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Definition of Mite

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Mite: A tiny eight-legged creature belonging to the Order Acarina related to spiders and ticks. Some mites live freely and others as parasites. Mites can attack plants and animals, carry disease, and cause allergies. acaricide.