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phthiriasis Definition

phthi·ria·sis (t̸hī rī′ə sis, ft̸hī-)

noun

infestation with lice, esp. the crab louse; pediculosis

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

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  1. ‹ phthalocyanine
  2. ‹ phthalin
  3. ‹ phthalic anhydride
  4. ‹ phthalic acid
  5. ‹ phthalein
  6. ‹ phthalate
  7. ‹ PHS
  8. ‹ Phrygian
  9. ‹ Phrygia
  10. ‹ phrensy
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