myiases

/maɪˈaɪɪzɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of myiasis, a condition in which flies lay eggs in living tissue, causing the tissue to decay.

“The patient had to undergo emergency surgery to treat the severe myiases in her wounds.”

Synonyms

  • flystrike
  • myiasis

Antonyms

  • healthy tissue
  • uninfected wounds