pe·dic·u·lo·sis (p -d k y-l  ss)n. Infestation with lice. pe·dic u·lous (-ls) adj. |
diculus, diminutive of ppediculosis [pɪˌdɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol the state of being infested with lice
[via New Latin from Latin pedīculus louse; see pedicular]
pediculous [pɪˈdɪkjʊləs] adj
pediculosis
an infestation with lice; lousiness. — pediculous, adj.
See also: Insects
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | pediculosis - infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching infestation - the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites head lice, pediculosis capitis - infestation of the scalp with lice pediculosis corporis - infestation of body skin with lice crabs, pediculosis pubis - infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice |
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