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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

The way it steers the immune system towards fighting an infection also seemed to reduce the response to house dust mite allergens – which are a trigger of allergic asthma.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The finding represents the second spider-parasitic mite ever described in Brazil and the first from its family recorded in the country.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025

“Can’t help but feel a mite sorry fer pore Shad,” Eb added solemnly.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt




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