demodectic mange
Syllabification: (de·mo·dec·tic mange)
Pronunciation: /ˌdēməˈdektik ˈmānj/
Definition of demodectic mange
noun
- a form of mange caused by follicle mites and tending to affect chiefly the head and foreparts. Compare with sarcoptic mange.
Origin:
late 19th century: demodectic from modern Latin Demodex (from Greek dēmos 'fat' + dēx 'woodworm') + -ic