pediculosis

noun

pe·​dic·​u·​lo·​sis pi-ˌdi-kyə-ˈlō-səs How to pronounce pediculosis (audio)
plural pediculoses pi-ˌdi-kyə-ˈlō-ˌsēz How to pronounce pediculosis (audio)
: infestation with lice

Examples of pediculosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Scientifically known as pediculosis capitis, head lice aren't contracted as a result of slacking on your personal hygiene practices. Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 8 Nov. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin pediculus louse, diminutive of pedis louse

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pediculosis was in 1876

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Cite this Entry

“Pediculosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediculosis. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

pediculosis

noun
pe·​dic·​u·​lo·​sis pi-ˌdik-yə-ˈlō-səs How to pronounce pediculosis (audio)
: the condition of having lice (as in the hair or on the body)

Medical Definition

pediculosis

noun
pe·​dic·​u·​lo·​sis pi-ˌdik-yə-ˈlō-səs How to pronounce pediculosis (audio)
plural pediculoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce pediculosis (audio)
: infestation with lice

called also lousiness

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