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sarcoptic mange

[ sahr-kop-tik ]

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sarcoptic mange1

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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