Euroglyphus

(ūr″o-glī′fŭs )

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[L. Europa, Europe + Gr. glyphein, to carve]
A genus of common house dust mite that causes allergic rhinitis and contact dermatitis in sensitized people. It inhabits beds, linens, carpets, and other places in the home.

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