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Pediculus Corporis

Definition:

Pediculus Corporis is a Latin term that refers to the body louse, a parasitic insect that infests human clothing and feeds on blood.

Senses:

Noun - Singular:

In terms of entomology, pediculus corporis is a small, wingless insect belonging to the Pediculidae family, commonly known as the body louse. It is transmissible through close contact and infests human clothing, mainly found in unclean or crowded conditions.

Example sentence: The pediculus corporis is a tiny insect that can cause severe itching and discomfort when it infests clothing.

Noun - Plural:

Pediculus corporis can also refer to a collective term for multiple body lice infesting a person's clothing or living space. It signifies a severe infestation that requires immediate treatment.

Example sentence: The homeless shelter was in desperate need of professional intervention to eradicate the pediculus corporis infesting the inhabitants' belongings.

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