SCABIES

scabies, itch

(noun) a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; “he has a bad case of the itch”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

scabies (uncountable)

(pathology) An infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin of humans and other animals. It is easily transmissible from human to human; secondary skin infection may occur.

Anagrams

• abscise, ecbasis

Source: Wiktionary


Sca"bi*es, n. (Med.)

Definition: The itch.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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