Definition
pediculoses
noun
- Plural of pediculosis; infestations of the body or scalp with lice, causing itching and skin irritation.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form; singular is pediculosis
Examples
- The school nurse screened students for pediculoses at the beginning of the year.
- Pediculoses are common in crowded living conditions and among school-age children.
- Treatment for pediculoses typically involves medicated shampoos or lotions.
- Head lice pediculoses can spread quickly through direct contact.
- The doctor diagnosed multiple cases of pediculoses in the classroom.