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myiasis

noun

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

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Word length
7
Starts with
M
Ends with
S
Contains
YI
Scrabble score
12

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Pronunciation

maɪ.ˈaɪ.ə.sɪs

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noun

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

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