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pediculosis

 

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Noun pediculosis has 1 sense
  1. pediculosis, lousiness - infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching
    --1 is a kind of infestation
    --1 has particulars:
     pediculosis capitis, head lice; pediculosis corporis; pediculosis pubis, crabs

Definitions from the Web

Pediculosis

Definition:

Pediculosis refers to a medical condition characterized by an infestation of lice on the human body, particularly the scalp, pubic region, or body hair.

Examples:

1. Noun (Medical condition):

The pediculosis outbreak among the children at the school was swiftly addressed through effective treatment and educational campaigns.

2. Noun (Infection):

Without proper hygiene practices, pediculosis can easily spread among close contacts.

3. Adjective (Related to lice infestation):

The pediculosis shampoo contains active ingredients that help eliminate and prevent lice infestations.

4. Adjective (Including or affecting the human scalp):

Her pediculosis problem was finally resolved after multiple treatments and regular combing of the scalp.

5. Adjective (Related to the pubic region):

Pediculosis pubis, also known as "crabs," is a sexually transmitted infection caused by lice infestation in the pubic region.

6. Adjective (Related to body hair infestation):

Some individuals with pediculosis corporis experience intense itching due to lice residing in their body hair.

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