Scabies Definition

skābēz
noun
A contagious skin disease caused by a parasitic mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) that burrows under the skin to deposit eggs, causing intense itching.
Webster's New World
A similar disease in animals, especially sheep.
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Origin of Scabies

  • From Latin scabiÄ“s (“scurf; scab, mange, itch"), from scabō (“scratch, scrape").

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English from Latin scabiēs from scabere to scratch

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Scabies Sentence Examples

  • In scabies (itch) it is the best remedy, killing the male parasite, which remains on the surface of the skin.

  • You need to use a lotion or cream which kills the scabies mites.

  • This form of scabies, with its major infestation, is referred to as crusted scabies or Norwegian scabies.

  • Scabies should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any itchy rash affecting the flexures.

  • Later admitted failing to visit Victoria's home for fear of catching scabies.

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