What does MANGE mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

1. A skin disease of mammals caused by parasitic mites and characterized by severe itching, hair loss, and the formation of scabs and lesions.
2. To infect with or suffer from mange.

Pronunciations

• US: /meɪndʒ/
• UK: /meɪndʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word "mange" comes from the Old French word "mangier," meaning "to eat." It was originally used to describe skin diseases in animals that were thought to be caused by excessive eating. Today, mange is used to describe a specific type of skin disease caused by parasitic mites.

Synonyms

• Scabies
• Dermatitis
• Eczema

Related Words

• Agone
• Ameno
• Among
• Anime
• Anger

Example Sentences

1. The dog had mange and had to be treated by a veterinarian.
2. The farmer was worried that his cows might get mange from the neighboring herd.
3. She noticed that her cat had been scratching excessively and suspected it might have mange.
4. He accidentally touched a mange-infested dog and had to undergo treatment to prevent contracting the disease.