| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| rabies | (noun) an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain | Synonyms: hydrophobia, lyssa, madness |
| scabies | (noun) a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation | Synonyms: itch |