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mite

[mahyt] / maɪt /


NOUN
small insect
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"You know, I can sample for a mite count, but I can't sample for mitochondrial DNA," Funkhouser said.

From Barron's ● May 19, 2026

Among the most damaging threats is the Varroa mite.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 20, 2026

Thousands of people with a severe dust mite allergy could benefit from a "life changing" new daily treatment.

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025

The institute has published its recommendations for the tablet, made by ALK-Abello, which is an option to treat moderate-to-severe house dust mite allergic rhinitis.

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025

Nobody could doubt he spoke the truth; he was already old and wise when the most elderly among them was a blind hairless mite, puling and whimpering for a feed from its mother.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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