Finnish

Noun

syyhy

1. (pathology) scabies (human skin condition caused by parasitic mites)
2. (pathology, rare) mange, scab (animal disease similar to scabies)
3. A heavy and/or persistent itch, as a physical sensation on the skin, whatever the cause may be.

Declension

Synonyms

• (mange): kapi
• (itch): kihelmöinti, kutina

Derived terms

• mennä syyhyttä saunaan
• syyhypulveri
• syyhypunkki
• syyhytä