Mange

usgb/meɪndʒ/
noun

A skin disease found in animals, especially dogs, that causes itching and hair loss.

The poor stray dog was suffering from mange.
Visual representation of "mange" - A skin disease found in animals, especially dogs, that causes itching and hair loss

Often appears as...

  • suffer from mange
  • canine mange
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Animal-Specific

The term 'mange' primarily refers to a condition affecting animals, not humans.

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When visiting a farm, the veterinarian diagnosed several sheep with mange.
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Negative Connotation

'Mange' implies a serious, unpleasant disease that causes suffering in animals.

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You could see the effects of mange on the abandoned cats at the shelter.
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Not Contagious

Unlike its synonym 'scabies', 'mange' isn't usually associated with human contagion when commonly used.

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The raccoon with mange kept away from people, and there was little risk of transmission.
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