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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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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of sarcoptic mange1

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

California wildlife officials also recently reported that the state’s southernmost wolf pack in Tulare County is suffering from sarcoptic mange, a disease caused by parasitic mites that can cause itchy skin lesions and hair loss.

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Billy Joel was grateful for her attention to his three-legged black pug; Cher, less so, after her rescue dog was diagnosed with sarcoptic mange, contagious between species.

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He added the fox looked to be in very good health with no signs of sarcoptic mange - a disease that has caused a major decline in the urban fox population.

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The bears also reportedly had symptoms of sarcoptic mange, a skin condition caused by mites that are easily spread from animal to animal.

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He pointed out that sarcoptic mange, a skin disease caused by infected mite bites, is widespread in Australian animals, and can make tails look stiff and fur look stripy.

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