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单词 pediculosis
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Definition of pediculosis in English:

pediculosis

noun pɪˌdɪkjʊˈləʊsɪspəˌdɪkjəˈloʊsəs
mass nounMedicine
  • Infestation with lice.

    〔医〕虱病

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although pubic lice infestation, called pediculosis, is considered a sexually transmitted disease, it can be contracted in other ways.
    • Itching is the primary symptom of pediculosis.
    • Which of the following agents is/are considered safe, effective, and least toxic in the treatment of pediculosis?
    • Like pediculosis, scabies is caused by an obligate human parasite that is transmitted by human-to-human contact.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin pediculus 'louse' + -osis.

Definition of pediculosis in US English:

pediculosis

nounpəˌdikyəˈlōsəspəˌdɪkjəˈloʊsəs
Medicine
  • Infestation with lice.

    〔医〕虱病

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Which of the following agents is/are considered safe, effective, and least toxic in the treatment of pediculosis?
    • Like pediculosis, scabies is caused by an obligate human parasite that is transmitted by human-to-human contact.
    • Itching is the primary symptom of pediculosis.
    • Although pubic lice infestation, called pediculosis, is considered a sexually transmitted disease, it can be contracted in other ways.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin pediculus ‘louse’ + -osis.

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