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phthiriasis Definition

phthi·ria·sis (t̸hī rīə sis, ft̸hī-)

noun

infestation with lice, esp. the crab louse; pediculosis

Etymology: L < Gr phtheiriasis < phtheir, a louse + -iasis, -iasis

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