scabies

/ˈskeɪbiz/
/ˈskeɪbiz/
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Definitions of scabies
  1. noun
    a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
    synonyms: itch
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    type of:
    infection
    the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
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/ˈskeɪbiz/
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