1. a parasitic infection of the skin or body tissues caused by the larvae of certain flies, typically botflies or blowflies
Usage: medical term; also spelled 'myasis' (less common variant)

Examples

• The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with myiasis after finding fly larvae in the wound.
• Myiasis is a serious concern in tropical regions where certain fly species are prevalent.
• The patient developed myiasis in the open wound during the camping trip.
• Proper wound care and hygiene help prevent myiasis in livestock.
• The doctor prescribed antibiotics and removed the larvae to treat the myiasis infection.