Scabies

noun

/ˈskei.biz/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.nounAn 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.

Synonyms

itch psoroptic sarcoptic cooties crusted scabiophobia acarodermatitis schistosomiasis psora gamasoidosis seborrhea grain itch

Rhymes With

abbeys tabbies tabis nabis cabbies

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