"grocer's itch" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} grocer's itch (uncountable)
  1. (medicine) An itching eruption, a variety of eczema, produced by sugar mites (Tyroglyphus sacchari or Glycyphagus domesticus) or fruit mites (Carpoglyphus lactis et al.). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine
    Sense id: en-grocer's_itch-en-noun-OxsKomKW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, sciences

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