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myiasis

/maɪˈaɪ.ə.sɪs/

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noun

/maɪˈaɪ.ə.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, связанное с заражением тканей тела личинками мух, обычно проникающими через рану или естественное отверстие, что может привести к заболеванию.

A medical condition involving the infestation of body tissues by fly larvae, typically entering through a wound or natural opening, which can lead to disease.

uncountable

  1. Fly larvae infestationC2formalmedical

    Infestation of the body by the larvae of flies, usually through a wound or other opening, or any disease resulting from such infestation.

    ruМиаз

    • The patient was diagnosed with myiasis after a wound became infested with fly larvae.
    • Myiasis can occur in both humans and animals, especially in tropical regions.
    • Proper wound care is essential to prevent myiasis in livestock.
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