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pediculosis

Pronunciation: /pɪˌdɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs/

Definition of pediculosis

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • infestation with lice.

Origin:

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

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