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Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Sca"bi*es\, n. (Med.) The itch.
Medical DictionaryBiology Dictionary| Pronunciation: | 'skeybeez | ||
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| Definition: | [n] 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 | ||
| See Also: | infection | ||
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary | |||
| Definition: | \Sca"bi*es\, n. (Med.) The itch. | ||
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| Definition: | A skin disorder caused by a mite that causes redness, itching and swelling of involved area. | ||
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| Definition: | Scabies is a skin infection caused by a small mite and its major symptom is itching. | ||
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