chigger

chigger definition - medical

chigger (chĭgˈər)

noun
  1. The six-legged larva of mites of the family Trombiculidae, parasitic on humans and other vertebrates and inflicting a bite that produces a wheal accompanied by intense itching. Also called harvest bug, harvest mite, jigger, red bug.
  2. Chigoe.

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