noun
- Plural of chigoe; parasitic fleas found in tropical and subtropical regions that burrow into the skin, especially of the feet.
Usage: Also called jigger or sand flea; Medical/entomological term
Examples
- Travelers to tropical regions should take precautions against chigoes by wearing protective footwear.
- The doctor identified chigoes as the cause of the patient's foot infection.
- Chigoes can cause painful infections if not removed promptly.
- Local residents were familiar with treating chigoes, a common parasitic problem in the area.
- The public health campaign warned about the dangers of chigoes in rural communities.