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Meaning of "pediculosis" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PEDICULOSIS

Via New Latin from Latin pedīculus louse.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PEDICULOSIS

pediculosis  [pɪˌdɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEDICULOSIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pediculosis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PEDICULOSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pediculosis

Pediculosis

Pediculosis is an infestation of lice—blood-feeding ectoparasitic insects of the order Phthiraptera. The condition can occur in almost any species of warm-blooded animal, including humans. Although "pediculosis" in humans may properly refer to lice infestation of any part of the body, the term is sometimes used loosely to refer to pediculosis capitis, the infestation of the human head with the specific head louse.

Definition of pediculosis in the English dictionary

The definition of pediculosis in the dictionary is the state of being infested with lice.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PEDICULOSIS


alkalosis
ˌælkəˈləʊsɪs
anchylosis
ˌæŋkɪˈləʊsɪs
ankylosis
ˌæŋkɪˈləʊsɪs
aspergillosis
æˌspɜːdʒɪˈləʊsɪs
brucellosis
ˌbruːsɪˈləʊsɪs
diverticulosis
ˌdaɪvəˌtɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs
dulosis
djuːˈləʊsɪs
furunculosis
fjʊˌrʌŋkjʊˈləʊsɪs
granulosis
ˌɡrænjʊˈləʊsɪs
haplosis
hæpˈləʊsɪs
psilosis
sɪˈləʊsɪs
ptilosis
tɪˈləʊsɪs
salmonellosis
ˌsælmənɛˈləʊsɪs
shigellosis
ˌʃɪɡəˈləʊsɪs
spondylosis
ˌspɒndɪˈləʊsɪs
strongylosis
ˌstrɒndʒəˈləʊsɪs
torulosis
ˌtɔːjʊˈləʊsɪs
tuberculosis
tjʊˌbɜːkjʊˈləʊsɪs
tylosis
taɪˈləʊsɪs
ulosis
juːˈləʊsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEDICULOSIS

pediatrics
pediatrist
pedicab
pedicel
pedicellaria
pedicellate
pedicle
pedicular
pediculate
pediculation
pediculoses
pediculous
pedicure
pedicurist
pediform
pedigree
pedigreed
pediment
pedimental
pedipalp

WORDS THAT END LIKE PEDICULOSIS

actinobacillosis
agranulosis
anadiplosis
babesiosis
berylliosis
cyclosis
diagnosis
diplosis
epanadiplosis
false ankylosis
fibrosis
kyllosis
multiple sclerosis
necrosis
osmosis
osteoporosis
prognosis
sarcoidosis
sclerosis
spirillosis

Synonyms and antonyms of pediculosis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pediculosis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEDICULOSIS

Find out the translation of pediculosis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pediculosis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pediculosis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

虱病
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pediculosis
570 millions of speakers

English

pediculosis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pediculosis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القمل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

педикулез
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pediculose
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উকুনরোগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pédiculaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pediculosis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

pediculosis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シラミ寄生症
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이 감염증
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pediculosis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bịnh do rận sanh ra
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pediculosis
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेडीक्युलोसिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bitlenme sonucu kaşıntı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pediculosi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pediculidae
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

педикульоз
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pediculoză
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φθειρίασης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pedikulose
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pediculosis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pediculosis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pediculosis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PEDICULOSIS»

The term «pediculosis» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.276 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PEDICULOSIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pediculosis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEDICULOSIS»

Discover the use of pediculosis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pediculosis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pediatric Nursing: An Introductory Text
The three types of pediculosis are pediculosis capitis, or head lice; pediculosis corporis, or body lice; and pediculosis pubis, or crab or pubic lice. The various types usually remain in the part of the body designated by their name. They are ...
Debra L. Price, Julie F. Gwin, 2007
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Lippincott's Guide to Infectious Diseases
Any human infestation of lice is known as pediculosis.Pediculosis can occur anywhere on the body.In the most common type, pediculosis capitis,lice feed on the scalp and, rarely,on the skin under the eyebrows,eye- lashes,and beard.
Lippincott, Maureen McKinney, 2011
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Professional Guide to Diseases
Pediculosis is caused by parasitic forms of lice: Pediculus humanus capitis causes pediculosis capitis (head lice); Pediculus humanus corporis causes pediculosis corporis (body lice); and Phthirus pubis causes pediculosis pubis ( crab lice).
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009
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Hair Growth and Disorders
Many cases of scalp pediculosis are now resistant to organochloride insecticides and permethrin. Regular scalp combing after pre-treatment with conditioner is the principle treatment for multi-resistant lice. 19.2.1 Introduction Pediculosis ...
Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, David A. Whiting, Ralph M. Trüeb, 2008
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Infectious Diseases of the Female Genital Tract
Phthirus pubis, the crab louse, is the responsible etiologic agent for pediculosis pubis. Similar to other STDs, this infestation has also been increasing, and it is estimated that 3 million cases of pediculosis are treated each year in the United ...
Richard L. Sweet, Ronald S. Gibbs, 2012
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Field Guide to Clinical Dermatology
Pediculosis can be very pruritic. There are three forms in humans: pediculosis puhis caused by PMtina fnthis, pediculosis capitis caused by Pediculus capitis, and pediculosis corporis caused by Pediculus corporis. Pediculosis capitis is found ...
David H. Frankel, 2006
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Handbook of Pharmacy Healthcare: Diseases and Patient Advice
Pediculosis capitis Definition and aetiology Pediculosis capitis is infestation of the scalp by Pediculus humanus capitis, which is transmitted by close personal contact or fomites (e.g. hats, pillows, combs or brushes). Contrary to popular belief, ...
Robin J. Harman, Pamela Mason, 2002
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Manual of Dermatologic Therapeutics
Melissa A. Bogle DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY A. Pediculosis. There are two species of blood-sucking lice specific to the human host: Phthirius pubis and Pediculus humanus. These wingless, six-legged insects are obligate ...
Kenneth A. Arndt, Jeffrey T. S. Hsu, 2007
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Primary Care Medicine: Office Evaluation and Management of ...
PETER C. SCHALOCK AND ARTHUR J. SOBER Scabies and pediculosis are two arthropod parasitic skin diseases commonly seen in the primary care setting. Although accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and preventive measures are ...
Allan H. Goroll, Albert G. Mulley, 2009
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Community Health Nursing: Caring in Action
Pediculosis Few contagious situations evoke the kind of response that comes with a diagnosis of pediculosis. Simply the idea of having bugs crawling on the skin or in one's hair brings about the sensation of itching. Public health nurses and ...
Janice E. Hitchcock, Phyllis E. Schubert, Sue A. Thomas, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEDICULOSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pediculosis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Research and Markets: Pediculosis (Head Lice Infestation) - 2015 …
Pediculosis (Head Lice Infestation) Pipeline Insights provides the in-depth analysis of the pipeline assets across the Pediculosis (Head Lice ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
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Mom wants change to Hamilton schools' lice policy
Pediculosis policies. Hamilton Wentworth District School Board. • Parents/guardians are notified by letter and required to seek treatment for the ... «Hamilton Spectator, Jun 15»
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Tips for pesky health problems
... been reported to the United States-based National Pediculosis Association's registry by people who have used chemical treatments to get rid ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
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Global pediculosis clinical trials review 2015 published by leading …
New clinical trial report, “Pediculosis (Head Lice Infestation) Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2015" provides data on the Pediculosis (Head ... «WhaTech, May 15»
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Head lice myths still commonplace among Canadians
Head lice (pediculosis capitis) are tiny insects that live on the scalp and feed on human blood.xii An individual louse is about as big as a ... «Canada NewsWire, May 15»
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Elderly Woman With an Itchy Scalp
Pediculosis capitis (head lice) is an ectoparasitic infestation commonly seen among school-aged children. The pruritus is due to an irritant ... «MD Magazine, May 15»
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How to deal with head lice
Pediculosis, as the condition is formally called, is an infestation of the hair and scalp by lice, parasitic insects that feed exclusively on human ... «Las Vegas Sun, May 15»
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Head Lice Should Not Keep Kids Out Of School, New Guidelines …
The scientific name, pediculosis capitis, is not nearly as entertaining as the name used, usually unwittingly, by children — cooties. Symptoms ... «Tech Times, Apr 15»
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School suggests checking children for head lice
An infestation of head lice, called pediculosis capitis, most often affects children and may result from the direct transfer of lice from the hair of ... «Mountain Mail Newspaper, Apr 15»
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Taunton School Committee receives heads-up on louse infection
... that helped clear the air about misconceptions surrounding the age-old, unpleasant problem of louse infestation, also known as pediculosis. «Taunton Daily Gazette, Apr 15»

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