Body Louse (Noun)
Meaning
A parasitic louse that infests the body of human beings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The body louse is a parasitic insect that infests the body of human beings, particularly in areas with poor hygiene and sanitation.
- Body lice are often found in the seams of clothing, especially in the waistbands of underwear and the collars of shirts.
- Infestations of the body louse can cause intense itching, skin irritation, and other health problems in humans.
- The body louse is usually transmitted through direct contact with an infested person or by sharing contaminated clothing or bedding.
- In extreme cases, body lice can transmit diseases such as typhus and trench fever to their human hosts.