Chigoe

/ˈtʃɪɡəʊ/

/ˈtʃɪɡoʊ/

Translation of "chigoe" into Russian

Noun

/ˈtʃɪɡəʊ/

/ˈtʃɪɡoʊ/

chigoe

chigoes pl

The chigoe is a type of flea that can burrow into human skin.

Чигое - это вид блохи, который может зарываться в человеческую кожу.

Additional translations

песчаная блоха

Noun

/ˈtʃɪɡəʊ/

/ˈtʃɪɡoʊ/

A small tropical flea (Tunga penetrans) that burrows into the skin, often causing irritation and infection.

The traveler had to seek medical attention after a chigoe burrowed into his foot during his trip to the tropics.

An inflammatory skin condition caused by infestation with the chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans).

Chigoe is common in rural areas where people often go barefoot.

Adjective

/ˈtʃɪɡəʊ/

/ˈtʃɪɡoʊ/

Relating to, caused by, or infested with chigoe fleas.

The patient presented with several chigoe lesions on his toes.