gro·cer's itch 'grō-sərz- n an itching dermatitis that results from prolonged contact with some mites esp. of the family Acaridae, their products, or materials (as feeds) infested with them called also baker's itch compare GRAIN ITCH
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a type of dermatitis with blistering, seen in grocers and caused by mites such as Glycyphagus domesticus (which infests stored hides, dried fruits, and grain), or Tyrophagus species (which infest copra and cheese).Medical dictionary. 2011.