Pediculosis Corporis (Noun)
Meaning
Infestation of body skin with lice.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The homeless shelter staff provided medical treatment to individuals with severe cases of pediculosis corporis, who had been sleeping outdoors for weeks.
- A public health warning was issued about a possible outbreak of pediculosis corporis at the local school after several students were diagnosed with body lice.
- People living in cramped conditions during wartime are often at high risk of developing pediculosis corporis due to poor sanitation and hygiene.
- In extreme cases, pediculosis corporis can cause significant discomfort, intense itching, and anemia if left untreated.
- Individuals who contract pediculosis corporis may exhibit skin lesions and crusting around the armpits, groin, and other areas of infestation.