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pediculicide

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pediculicide /pe·dic·u·li·cide/ (pĕ-dik´u-lĭ-sīd)
1. destroying lice.
2. an agent that destroys lice.
pe·dic·u·li·cide (p-dky-l-sd)
n.
An agent used to destroy lice.
pediculicide
[pədik′yoo͡lisīd′]
Etymology: L, pediculus, little foot, caedere, to kill
any of a group of drugs that kill lice.
pediculicide [pĕ-dik´u-lĭ-sīd]
destroying lice.
an agent that destroys lice.
pediculicide
1. destroying lice.
2. an agent that destroys lice.
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These differences can result from surveys being conducted during different seasons, various examination techniques, reporting of active infestation or presence of nits, and potential introduction of effective pediculicides.
Worldwide prevalence of head lice by Falagas, Matthew E.; Matthaiou, Dimitrios K.; Rafailidis, Petros I.; Panos, George; Pappas, Georgios / Emerging Infectious Diseases
183; Apply lice-killing medicine, also called pediculicide [peh-DICK-you-luh-side], according to label instructions.
How Are Head Lice Spread? by James Sameul / Health, general community
Once the pediculicide has been used to treat the hair, do not shampoo for two or three days.
Getting Rid of Head Lice! by Jeff Foster / Health care industry community
 
 
 
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