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pediculosis

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pe·dic·u·lo·sis  (p-dky-lss)
n.
Infestation with lice.
[Latin pdiculus, diminutive of pdis, louse; see pedicular + -osis.]
pe·dicu·lous (-ls) adj.
pediculosis [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
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Noun1.pediculosis - infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching
lousiness
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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To the Editor: Pediculosis capitis has been well-known since antiquity (1).
Worldwide prevalence of head lice by Falagas, Matthew E.; Matthaiou, Dimitrios K.; Rafailidis, Petros I.; Panos, George; Pappas, Georgios / Emerging Infectious Diseases
This itchy infestation, also called pediculosis capitis, most commonly spreads through close personal contact and by sharing personal belongings.
How Are Head Lice Spread? by James Sameul / Health, general community
Pediculosis is the dollar word for a head lice infestation.
Is There Really A Good Home Cure for Head Lice? by Abigail Franks / Health care industry community
 
 
 
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