PEDICULOSIS
\pˌɛdɪkjʊlˈə͡ʊsɪs], \pˌɛdɪkjʊlˈəʊsɪs], \p_ˌɛ_d_ɪ_k_j_ʊ_l_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Parasitic attack or subsistence on the skin by members of the order Phthiraptera, especially on humans by Pediculus humanus of the family Pediculidae. The hair of the head, eyelashes, and pubis is a frequent site of infestation. (From Dorland, 28th ed; Stedman, 26th ed)
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By William R. Warner
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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Syn.: vagabonds disease, malls pediculi. Infestation with lice. Its varieties among human skin diseases are: pediculosis capillitii, pediculosis capitis, pediculosis corporis, pediculosis pubis, pediculosis vestimenti or vestimentorum. [Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe