pediculosis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of pediculosis
1885–90; < Latin pēdicul ( us ) louse ( see pedicular) + -osis
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In 1913-1914, the force was especially interested in the question of communicable disease and the proportion of conjunctivitis, ring worm, impetigo, scabies, and pediculosis discovered and treated was very large.
From Health Work in the Public Schools by Ayres, Leonard Porter
Do not report submaxillary enlargement in recurrent tonsilitis or carious teeth or post-cervical enlargement in pediculosis capitis, or in impetigo or eczema of the scalp.
From Health Work in the Public Schools by Ayres, Leonard Porter
In preventing pediculosis and infection of the eye vigilance and cleanliness are indispensable.
From Civics and Health by Allen, William H.
Impetigo contagiosa, ringworm, favus, scabies and pediculosis; excluding the exanthemata, erysipelas, syphilis and certain rare and doubtful diseases.
From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman
Similar abscesses are met with on the scalp in association with eczema, impetigo, and pediculosis.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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