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Scabies

noun

/ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Meaning

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.

itch mite, mange

scabies outbreak, scabies treatment, scabies infection

Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.

a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence

a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women

The action of adding vitamins or other nutrients to food, especially as a public health measure.

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.