scabies

A contagious skin disease caused by a parasitic mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) and characterized by intense itching.

A similar disease in animals, especially sheep.

The itch; a contagious disease of the skin. due to a parasitic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei. which forms burrows (cuniculi) in the epidermis and gives rise to more or less severe dermatitis. See cut under itch-mite.

The itch.

An 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.

a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation