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Definition of Dust mite

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Dust mite: A tiny microscopic organism that is the primary cause of allergies related to house dust. The term "dust mite allergy" is a misnomer because it is the fecal excretion of these mites to which people are allergic. Dust mites can therefore trigger allergic reactions even when dead.