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Medical Definition of Tyrophagus putrescentiae
1. One of the grain mite species that cause various forms of dermatitis resulting from infestation by grain mites in food and produce, which sensitises and causes dermatitis in storage and handling personnel. Synonym: Tyroglyphus longior. Origin: G. Tyros, cheese, + phago, to eat (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tyrophagus Putrescentiae
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