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pediculosis

[ puh-dik-yuh-loh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. the state of being infested with lice.

pediculosis

/ pɪˌdɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs; pɪˈdɪkjʊləs /

noun

  1. pathol the state of being infested with lice
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • pediculous, adjective
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Other Words From

  • pe·dic·u·lous [p, uh, -, dik, -y, uh, -l, uh, s], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pediculosis1

1885–90; < Latin pēdicul ( us ) louse ( pedicular ) + -osis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pediculosis1

C19: via New Latin from Latin pedīculus louse; see pedicular
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Example Sentences

Is there any difficulty in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis?

Pediculosis pubis is a condition due to the presence of the pediculus pubis, or crab-louse.

The possibility of the pediculosis being secondary to eczema must not be forgotten.

Pustular eruptions upon the scalp, especially posteriorly, should always arouse a suspicion of pediculosis.

Similar abscesses are met with on the scalp in association with eczema, impetigo, and pediculosis.

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