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scabies

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈsaɾnɐ/sar·na

Definition

1

A contagious skin disease caused by mites, characterized by intense itching and skin rash.

Usage examples

Scabies is spread through close physical contact.
The main symptom of scabies is severe itching, especially at night.

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