Meaning of pediculosis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəˌdɪkjəˈloʊsəs/

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  1. Noun

    pediculosis

    Etymology

    early 19th century: from Latin pediculus‘louse’+ -osis

    Definitions

    1. infestation with lice (Pediculus humanus) resulting in severe itching

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