pediculosis
/pɪˌdɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs
/noun [mass noun] Medicine
Infestation with lice.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?
Origin
Early 19th century: from Latin pediculus 'louse' + -osis.