pediculosis capitis
Definition
- Noun:
- Infestation of the scalp with lice: A medical condition characterized by the presence of lice and their eggs (nits) on the human scalp.
Usage
- The term is used in medical and formal contexts to describe the specific condition of having head lice.
- It is a technical term. In everyday language, this condition is more commonly referred to as "head lice."
Examples
- Noun:
- The school nurse checked the children for signs of pediculosis capitis.
- An outbreak of pediculosis capitis required treatment for the entire class.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in public health communications, medical diagnoses, and scientific literature.
- It specifies the location (capitis, meaning "of the head") to distinguish it from other types of lice infestations, such as (body lice) or (pubic lice).
Variants and Related Words
- Pediculosis (n): The general condition of being infested with lice.
- Capitis: A Latin word meaning "of the head," used in medical terminology.
Synonyms
- Head lice: The common, non-technical term for the condition.
- Nits: Often used colloquially to refer to the eggs of head lice, and sometimes to the infestation itself (e.g., "She has nits").
Related Phrases
- Lice infestation: A general phrase for being infested with lice.
- Scalp infestation: A descriptive phrase indicating the location of the infestation.
Noun
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infestation of the scalp with lice
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