Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,899,948,467 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

house dust mite
(redirected from House dustmite)

    Also found in: Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
house dust mite
Dermatophagoides farinae, D pteronyssoides A mite that feeds on household detritus, which is often highly allergenic; exposure to HDMs can be measured by RAST
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Medical browser?   Full browser?
 
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Droppings from house dustmites are thought to trigger eczema in many sufferers.
Your Life: Health: SAVE YOUR SKIN; Beat blemishes and keep your ... by The Mirror (London, England)
Experts believe the increase in incidence is due to improved hygiene with less exposure to bacteria and infections at an early age, and to an increased level of house dustmites caused by fitted carpets, soft furnishings, central heating and double glazing.
Health Zone - REAL LIVES: Jill Palmer's medical: casebook Agony and ... by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
Medical Dictionary
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.