Meaning of the word "itch mite" in English
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itch mite
US /ˈɪtʃ maɪt/
UK /ˈɪtʃ maɪt/
Noun
1.
a microscopic mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) that burrows into the skin of humans and other mammals, causing scabies.
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The doctor diagnosed the rash as caused by an itch mite.
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Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by the itch mite.
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