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mange

 

[ meɪndʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal disease

Mange is a skin disease caused by parasitic mites that infests animals, leading to hair loss, itching, and inflammation. It can occur in various species, including dogs and cats, and is often characterized by crusty, scaly patches on the skin. Treatment usually involves topical or systemic medications to eliminate the mites.

Synonyms

dermatitis, mite infestation

Examples of usage

  • The dog was diagnosed with mange and needed treatment.
  • Mange causes severe discomfort in infected animals.
  • Veterinarians often see cases of mange in strays.

Translations

Translations of the word "mange" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mangue

🇮🇳 मैंग

🇩🇪 Mangue

🇮🇩 mangga

🇺🇦 манго

🇵🇱 mango

🇯🇵 マンゴー

🇫🇷 mangue

🇪🇸 mango

🇹🇷 mango

🇰🇷 망고

🇸🇦 مانجو

🇨🇿 mango

🇸🇰 mango

🇨🇳 芒果

🇸🇮 mango

🇮🇸 mango

🇰🇿 манго

🇬🇪 მანგო

🇦🇿 mango

🇲🇽 mango

Word origin

The term 'mange' originates from the Old French word 'mangier,' which means 'to eat.' Historically, this was linked to the notion of the poor condition of animals suffering from skin diseases, as it was thought that their skin conditions resulted in malnutrition and poor eating habits. The word gradually evolved to specifically refer to the conditions caused by parasitic mites. The understanding of mange has developed significantly over time, with advances in veterinary medicine leading to more effective diagnostic and treatment methods. Today, mange is recognized in both domestic and wild animals, and while it's associated primarily with dogs and cats, it can affect many other species as well.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,371, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.