Pediculus Capitis (Noun)
Meaning
Infests the head and body of humans.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pediculus capitis infests the head and body of humans, feeding on human blood.
- Regular infestations of pediculus capitis in school children have become a concern for many parents and educators.
- The center for disease control notes that pediculus capitis can infest the head and body of humans through close contact with infected individuals.
- Experts say pediculus capitis has evolved over the years and become more resistant to treatment.
- An estimated six million cases of pediculus capitis infestations are reported in the United States each year.