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Head Lice (Noun)

Meaning

Infestation of the scalp with lice.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • After her child returned from summer camp, the parent was alarmed to discover a head lice infestation requiring immediate treatment.
  • Itching on the scalp was the primary symptom of head lice in many school-age children, who easily contract them from friends.
  • Upon routine inspection, several head lice were discovered crawling along the student's hair, leading to exclusion from school until cleared.
  • Washing all the child's clothing and bedding after an infestation helped eradicate head lice in their home environment.
  • During school assemblies, local nurses informed students of effective strategies for detecting head lice before it led to bigger outbreaks.

Synonyms

  • Pediculosis Capitis

Hypernyms

  • Pediculosis
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