Synonyms for scabies
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin of humans and other animals. It is easily transmissible from human to human; secondary skin infection may occur.
Example sentences
- itch I have an itch on my back, but I can't scratch it.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| scabies | steady | |
| itch | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- itch1
- 5 letters
- psora
- 7 letters
- leprosy3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (leprosy3 = 3 syllables).