Pediculosis (Noun)
Meaning
Infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The child was diagnosed with pediculosis after complaining of intense itching on her scalp for several days.
- Pediculosis is a common problem in schools, particularly in areas with poor hygiene and overcrowding.
- The doctor prescribed a medicated shampoo to treat the pediculosis that had been plaguing the family for weeks.
- After returning from summer camp, the teenager was found to have pediculosis, which quickly spread to her siblings.
- The nurse practitioner educated the parents on how to prevent the spread of pediculosis and how to effectively treat the infestation.