Demodex folliculorum

Pronunciation
/dem-o-deks fol-ik-u-LOR-um/
Category
Parasitology
Singular
Demodex folliculorum
Plural
Demodex folliculorum

Definition

A mite that lives in hair follicles, primarily found on humans.

Etymology

From Greek 'demos', meaning 'fat', and 'dex', meaning 'worm'.

Example

Demodex folliculorum mites are commonly found in the hair follicles of the face, especially around the eyelids.

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