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pediculosis

DEFINITIONS OF: pediculosis

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n infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching

Synonyms:
lousiness
Types:
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
Type of:
infestation
the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
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