sarcoptic mange

[ sahr-kop-tik ]

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. mange caused by burrowing mites of the genus Sarcoptes.

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

Example Sentences

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.

From New York Times

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.

From BBC

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

From Fox News

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.

From The New Yorker

The cause of the black bear’s woes: sarcoptic mange.

From Washington Post