demodectic mange

demodectic mange

noun

Definition of DEMODECTIC MANGE

: mange caused by mites of the genus Demodex that burrow in the hair follicles especially of dogs causing pustule formation and spreading bald patches—compare chorioptic mange, sarcoptic mange

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