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Definition of scabies

scabies

/ˈskeɪbiːz/
sca · bies
Adjective:scabietic
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• noun

1

A contagious skin disease in humans and other mammals caused by the burrowing of a microscopic parasitic mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) into the epidermis, characterized by intense itching and a pimple-like rash.

Example

"The school nurse notified parents after a mild outbreak of scabies was diagnosed among several students."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although ending in '-s', 'scabies' is an uncountable noun that consistently takes a singular verb (e.g., "Scabies is treated with topical medication").

• Rhymes for scabies

• Nearby Words

scabbard
scabbardfish
scabby
scabies
scabiosa
scad
scads

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Latin 'scabies', meaning "roughness, itch, or mange," derived from the verb 'scabere' ("to scratch or scrape"), which shares the same root as the word 'scab'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scabies. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scabies
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