pediculosis
/puh-dik-yuh-loh-sis/US // pəˌdɪk yəˈloʊ sɪs //UK // (pɪˌdɪkjʊˈləʊsɪs) //
脚气病,足癣,脚气症,脚癣
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Pathology.
- : the state of being infested with lice.
Examples
Is there any difficulty in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis?
Pediculosis pubis is a condition due to the presence of the pediculus pubis, or crab-louse.
The possibility of the pediculosis being secondary to eczema must not be forgotten.
Pustular eruptions upon the scalp, especially posteriorly, should always arouse a suspicion of pediculosis.
Similar abscesses are met with on the scalp in association with eczema, impetigo, and pediculosis.
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