Pediculosis
- Pronunciation
- /PED-i-koh-sis/
- Category
- Medical Entomology
- Singular
- Pediculosis
- Plural
- Pediculoses
Definition
An infestation of lice, typically head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis), body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis), or pubic lice (Pthirus pubis).
Etymology
From Latin 'pediculus', meaning 'louse'.
Example
Pediculosis is a common problem, especially among school-aged children.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
The term 'pediculosis' encompasses various types of lice infestations.