1. Noun
Any species of the genus Sarcoptes and related genera of mites, comprising the itch mites and mange mites.
2. Adjective
Of or pertaining to the itch mites.
3. Noun
whitish mites that attack the skin of humans and other animals; "itch mites cause scabies"
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