Definition of pediculosis in English:
pediculosis
noun pɪˌdɪkjʊˈləʊsɪspəˌdɪkjəˈloʊsəs
mass nounMedicine Infestation with lice.
Example sentencesExamples
- Although pubic lice infestation, called pediculosis, is considered a sexually transmitted disease, it can be contracted in other ways.
- Itching is the primary symptom of pediculosis.
- Which of the following agents is/are considered safe, effective, and least toxic in the treatment of pediculosis?
- Like pediculosis, scabies is caused by an obligate human parasite that is transmitted by human-to-human contact.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Latin pediculus 'louse' + -osis.
Definition of pediculosis in US English:
pediculosis
nounpəˌdikyəˈlōsəspəˌdɪkjəˈloʊsəs
Medicine Infestation with lice.
Example sentencesExamples
- Which of the following agents is/are considered safe, effective, and least toxic in the treatment of pediculosis?
- Like pediculosis, scabies is caused by an obligate human parasite that is transmitted by human-to-human contact.
- Itching is the primary symptom of pediculosis.
- Although pubic lice infestation, called pediculosis, is considered a sexually transmitted disease, it can be contracted in other ways.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Latin pediculus ‘louse’ + -osis.