chigoe

chigoe definition - medical

chig·oe (chĭgˈō)

noun
A small tropical flea (Tunga penetrans) the fertilized female of which burrows under the skin, frequently under the toenails, causing intense irritation and sores that may become severely infected. Also called jigger, sand flea.

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