noun
scabies
SKAY-beez
Scabies (noun) means a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites burrowing under the skin, causing intense itching. Example: “The clinic treated several cases of scabies that week.”
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A contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites burrowing under the skin, causing intense itching.
"The clinic treated several cases of scabies that week."
How to use scabies
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very itchy, contagious skin infestation caused by microscopic mites.
Common pairings
catch scabies
treat scabies
scabies outbreak
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Etymology
From Latin scabiēs, "itch, mange," related to the verb scabere, "to scratch."
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What does “scabies” mean?
The word “scabies” means a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites burrowing under the skin, causing intense itching. In plain terms, a very itchy, contagious skin infestation caused by microscopic mites.
How do you pronounce “scabies”?
“Scabies” is pronounced SKAY-beez (/ˈskeɪ.biz/ in IPA).
How do you use “scabies” in a sentence?
Here is “scabies” used in a sentence: “The clinic treated several cases of scabies that week.”
What part of speech is “scabies”?
“Scabies” is a noun.
Where does the word “scabies” come from?
The word “scabies” comes from Latin. From Latin scabiēs, "itch, mange," related to the verb scabere, "to scratch.".
