myiasis

noun

my·​ia·​sis mī-ˈī-ə-səs 

mē-

plural myiases mī-ˈī-ə-ˌsēz 

mē-

: infestation with fly maggots

Examples of myiasis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Check wounds regularly for unusual swelling or discharge or a foul odor, as that might be a sign of fly larvae in wounds — also known as myiasis. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 15 June 2026

Animals with open wounds without myiasis must be treated with an authorized product within 14 days prior to movement. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026

In March 2025, doctors in Canada reported that a resident in his 80s returned home from a trip to Costa Rica with myiasis. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

When the eggs hatch, the larvae burrow into the flesh, causing a painful and potentially fatal condition called myiasis if left untreated. — Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 12 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek myia fly — more at midge

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for myiasis

• amebiasis
• candidiasis
• cholelithiasis
• filariasis
• mydriasis
• pityriasis
• archdiocese
• psoriasis
• elephantiasis
• nephrolithiasis
• schistosomiasis
• urolithiasis

Medical Definition

myiasis

noun

my·​ia·​sis mī-ˈī-ə-səs  mē- 

plural myiases -ˌsēz 

: infestation with fly maggots