scabies meaning

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scabies (noun): a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation.

Definition of scabies

  1. a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
    • he has a bad case of the itch

    Synonyms: itch

    Type of: infection

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in ES · 7-letter words

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