scab (redirected from scabs)

scab (skab)

1. the crust of a superficial sore.

2. to become covered with a crust or scab.

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scab (skb)

n.

1. A crust formed from and covering a healing wound.

2. Scabies or mange in domestic animals or livestock, especially sheep.

v.

To become covered with scabs or a scab.

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scab

1. a crust composed of coagulated serum, blood, pus and skin debris covering a skin lesion.

2. used colloquially to mean psoroptic mange.

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scab mites

see chorioptes, psoroptes, sarcoptes.