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pedicular

[ puh-dik-yuh-ler ]
/ pəˈdɪk yə lər /

adjective

of or relating to lice.

Nearby words

  1. pedicellaria,
  2. pedicellate,
  3. pedicellation,
  4. pedicle,
  5. pedicle flap,
  6. pediculate,
  7. pediculation,
  8. pediculicide,
  9. pediculosis,
  10. pediculous

Origin of pedicular

1650–60; < Latin pēdiculāris, derivative of pēdiculus, diminutive of pēdis louse; see -cule1, -ar1
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British Dictionary definitions for pedicular

pedicular

/ (pɪˈdɪkjʊlə) /

adjective

relating to, infested with, or caused by lice
biology of or relating to a stem, stalk, or pedicle

Word Origin for pedicular

C17: from Latin pedīculāris, from pedīculus, diminutive of pedis louse
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Medicine definitions for pedicular

pedicular

[ pə-dĭk′yə-lər ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or caused by lice.
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