phthiriasis

noun

phthi·​ri·​a·​sis thə-ˈrī-ə-səs How to pronounce phthiriasis (audio) thī- How to pronounce phthiriasis (audio)
plural phthiriases -ˌsēz How to pronounce phthiriasis (audio)
: pediculosis
especially : infestation with pubic lice

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“Phthiriasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phthiriasis. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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