linguatula

/ˌlɪŋɡwɑːˈtʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic mite, specifically a species of tongue mite that lives on the tongues of mammals and feeds on the tissue.

“The veterinarian diagnosed the animal with a severe infestation of linguatula, which caused the owner to seek immediate treatment.”

Synonyms

  • tongue mite

Antonyms

  • none