What does demodex mean?
Demodex means Any of the genus Demodex of mites..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Any of the genus Demodex of mites..
The growing interest in demodex over the past 20 years has expanded our understanding of this tick and its pathogenetic role. […] In addition, the number of demodexes in children is generally lower than in adult patients, presumably due to the relatively shorter period of infection.
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Demodex means Any of the genus Demodex of mites..
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The growing interest in demodex over the past 20 years has expanded our understanding of this tick and its pathogenetic role. […] In addition, the number of demodexes in children is generally lower than in adult patients, presumably due to the relatively shorter period of infection.
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