head lice

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head lice

A child's parent checks their hair for head lice.

Definition

Noun: 1. Infestation of the scalp with lice: A condition where the human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) infests the hair and scalp, causing itching and discomfort. It refers specifically to the parasitic insects themselves when present on a person's head.

Usage
  • Head lice is a plural noun. The singular form is "head louse."
  • It typically refers to the insects causing the infestation.
  • The term is commonly used in medical, educational, and parental contexts.
Examples
  • The school nurse checks the children for head lice at the start of the term.
  • An outbreak of head lice spread through the kindergarten class.
  • Effective treatment is needed to eliminate head lice completely.
Advanced Usage
  • "To have head lice": To be infested with head lice.
    • Several students were sent home because they had head lice.
  • "A case of head lice": An instance of infestation.
    • The school reported a case of head lice in the second grade.
Variants and Related Words
  • Louse (n, singular): The singular form of the insect.
  • Pediculosis capitis (n): The medical term for head lice infestation.
  • Nits (n): The eggs of head lice, which are attached to hair shafts.
Synonyms
  • Cooties (n, informal): A childish term sometimes used for head lice or other imaginary germs.
Related Phrases
  • Lice check (n): An inspection of a person's hair for lice or nits.
    • The camp counselor performed a lice check on all new arrivals.
  • Lice comb / Nit comb (n): A fine-toothed comb used to remove lice and nits from hair.
    • Using a lice comb is an important part of the treatment process.
head lice

A child's parent checks their hair for head lice.

Noun
  1. infestation of the scalp with lice

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