sarcoptic mange

[ sahr-kop-tik ]

nounVeterinary Pathology.
  1. mange caused by burrowing mites of the genus Sarcoptes.

Origin of sarcoptic mange

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1885–90; <New Latin Sarcopt(es) genus name (irregular <Greek sar(k)-sarc- + kópt(ein) to peck, gnaw, strike + New Latin -es noun ending (Latin -ēs)) + -ic

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