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Pediculosis

noun

Infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching. Synonym: lousiness.

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"Pediculosis" Quotes from Famous Books

... underclothing. The abscesses should be opened, and the further spread of infection prevented by cleansing of the skin and by the use of clean under-linen. Similar abscesses are met with on the scalp in association with eczema, impetigo, and pediculosis. ...

— Manual of Surgery - Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. • Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

Words linked to "Pediculosis" : infestation, lousiness, pediculosis capitis, head lice, pediculosis pubis, crabs