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demodectic mange — n mange caused by mites of the genus Demodex that burrow in the hair follicles esp. of dogs causing pustule formation and spreading bald patches compare CHORIOPTIC MANGE, SARCOPTIC MANGE * * * mange caused by infestation with species of Demodex,… … Medical dictionary
demodectic mange — noun Mange in dogs caused by a sensitivity to and overpopulation of Demodex canis, the demodectic mange mite. Syn: follicular mange, red mange … Wiktionary
demodectic — adjective Of, pertaining to or caused by parasitic mites of the genus Demodex … Wiktionary
demodectic — dem·o·dec·tic … English syllables
demodectic — |demə|dektik adjective Etymology: irregular from New Latin Demodic , Demodex + English ic 1. : of or relating to the genus Demodex 2. : caused by mites of the genus Demodex … Useful english dictionary
demodectic acariasis — see under mange … Medical dictionary
demodectic mange — [ˌdi:mə(ʊ) dɛktɪk] noun a form of mange tending to affect chiefly the head and foreparts. Origin C19: from mod. L. Demodex (genus name of a mite, from Gk dēmos fat + dēx woodworm ) + ic … English new terms dictionary
demodectic mange — noun : mange caused by mites of the genus Demodex that burrow in the hair follicles (as especially of dogs) causing pustule formation and spreading bald patches called also red mange … Useful english dictionary
follicular mange — demodectic m … Medical dictionary
red mange — demodectic mange in canines … Medical dictionary
