demodex
/ˈdiməˌdɛks/
demodex noun: any of the genus Demodex of mites.
Noun
demodex (plural demodexes or demodices)
- Any of the genus Demodex of mites.
- The growing interest in demodex over the past 20 years has expanded our understanding of this tick and its pathogenetic role. […] In addition, the number of demodexes in children is generally lower than in adult patients, presumably due to the relatively shorter period of infection.2022 October 31, Marina N. Lemishenko, Zaituna A. Khismetova, Zhibek R. Asarbekova, Kassym Zh. Yermekpayev, “Features of the Pathology Development of Human Demodicosis. Review”, in Science &...
demodex meaning in Tamil
demodex in Tamil
- தோல்பேன், நாய்ப்பேன்
Forms of demodex
| plural | demodexes |
|---|---|
| plural | demodices |
Origin of demodex
Borrowed from translingual Demodex, from Ancient Greek δημός (dēmós, “fat”, noun) + δήξ (dḗx, “worm in wood”).
Questions about demodex
- What does demodex mean?
- Demodex means any of the genus Demodex of mites.
- What is demodex in Tamil?
- Demodex in Tamil is தோல்பேன், நாய்ப்பேன். See Demodex meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is demodex?
- Demodex is a noun.
- How do you pronounce demodex?
- Demodex is pronounced /ˈdiməˌdɛks/.
- What is the plural of demodex?
- The plural of demodex is demodexes.
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