echte K., Skabies, durch die Krätzmilbe, die sich in die Haut einbohrt, hervorgerufene juckende Hautreizung; leicht übertragbar.
ETYM Old Eng. scab, scabbe, shabbe; cf. as. scaeb, sceabb, scebb, Dan. and Swed. skab, and also Latin scabies, from scabere to scratch, akin to Eng. shave. Related to Shave, Shab, Shabby.
1. The crustlike surface of a healing skin lesion.
2. A crust of hardened blood and serum over a wound.
3. Any of various bacterial or fungus diseases of plants characterized by crustaceous spots; also; one of the spots.
A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite (Sarcoptes scaboi); characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; SYN. itch.
Contagious infection of the skin caused by the parasitic itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows under the skin to deposit eggs. Treatment is by antiparasitic creams and lotions.
The itch; mange.
1. A blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel.
2. A flat board used to administer physical punishment.
3. A short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat.
4. The racket used in paddle tennis or table tennis.
1. A blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel.
2. A flat board used to administer physical punishment.
3. A short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat.
4. The racket used in paddle tennis or table tennis.