head louse
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head louse
n.
A parasitic louse (Pediculus humanus subsp. capitis) that infests the human scalp and causes itching.
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louse
(lows) Pediculus.body louse
Pediculus humanus corporis.clothes louse
See: Pediculus humanus corporiscrab louse
Phthirus inguinalis and Phthirus pubis; the louse that infests the pubic region and other hairy areas of the body. See: pediculosis
head louse
Pediculus humanus capitis. See: illustrationMedical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners