demodectic mange

 
Pronunciation: /ˌdiːmə(ʊ)ˈdɛktɪk/

noun

[mass 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