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head lice

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun head louse has 1 sense
  1. head louse, Pediculus capitis - infests the head and body of humans
    --1 is a kind of pediculosis, lousiness; louse, sucking louse; pediculosis, lousiness; louse, sucking louse
    --1 is a member of Pediculus, genus Pediculus

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Head Lice

Description:

Head lice are small parasitic insects that infest the hair and scalp of humans.

Senses:

Noun:

Sense 1: A plural form of "louse" which refers to small, wingless insects that primarily infest the scalp.

Example sentence: My daughter caught head lice from school.

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Usages:

Popular:

Usage 1: Head lice are a common issue among school-aged children.

Example sentence: I had to treat my child's head lice with a special shampoo.

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Local:

Usage 1: Check with your local healthcare provider for advice on how to prevent and get rid of head lice.

Example sentence: There is a local campaign to educate parents about head lice prevention.

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