n 1  :  SCAB 2  2  :  an encrusting deposit of serum, cellular debris, and bacteria present over or about lesions in some skin diseases (as impetigo or eczema) crust vb 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  cre·o·sote  crest  cris·ta  crossed 
 
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