Definition

A condition where the body is infected by the larvae of flies, often causing damage to the tissue.

Example

The patient was treated for myiasis after the fly larvae were found in the wound.

Conversation

Did you hear about that rare case of myiasis in the news?

Yeah, it's pretty alarming how fly larvae can infest human tissue.

I can't believe something like myiasis can happen in our city.

It's a reminder to be cautious, especially during the warmer months.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Myiasis → It is formed from "myia" (from Greek "μυῖα", meaning fly) and "-sis" (meaning condition or process). The word refers to the condition caused by the infestation of fly larvae in living tissue.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fly' ('myia') causing a 'condition' ('-sis') in living tissue — that's why myiasis refers to an infestation by fly larvae.

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