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

Derived Forms

• pediculous, adjective

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pediculosis¹

1885–90; < Latin pēdicul ( us ) louse ( pedicular ) + -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of pediculosis¹

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

Example Sentences

Is there any difficulty in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis?

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

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

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

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

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