Head-louse definition

A parasitic louse (Pediculus humanus subsp. capitis) that infests the human scalp and causes itching.
noun
0
0
A parasitic louse (Pediculus humanus subsp. capitis) that infests the human scalp and causes itching.
noun
0
0
A parasitic insect, Pediculus humanus capitis, which lives among the hairs on the head of a human and feeds on blood.
noun
0
0
Advertisement

Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
head-louse
Plural:
head-lice

Head-louse Sentence Examples

  • Two species of Pediculus are found on the human body, and are known ordinarily as the head-louse (P. capitis) and the body-louse (P. vestimenti); P. capitis is found on the head, especially of children.

  • How to recognize head lice The adult head louse is a small gray or brown insect, about the size of a match head.

  • Preventing head louse infection insecticides must not be used for " prophylaxis " of head louse infection.

  • Preventing head louse infection insecticides must not be used for " prophylaxis " of head louse infection insecticides must not be used for " prophylaxis " of head louse infection.

  • Chronic head lice is an epidemic that is not only frustrating, but also discouraging, as patients seeking relief and riddance of the head louse seem to fight a never-ending battle.

More sentences

Related articles

Also Mentioned In

Words near head-louse in the Dictionary