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head louse
noun[ Cusually plural ]
uk /ˈhed ˌlaʊs/ us /ˈhed ˌlaʊs/pluralhead liceuk /ˈhed ˌlaɪs/ us /ˈhed ˌlaɪs/
a very small insect that lives and lays its eggs in people's hair:
have head liceDo any of the kids have head lice?
The head louse is one of the most common human parasites of all.
See also
nit
Head lice can spread to siblings and classmates.
Instead of parents being embarrassed by their child having head lice, they should take proactive measures such as regularly checking their children's heads.
Most children suffer from head lice at some point.
Many parents wrongly believe that chemical treatments will ensure that children do not catch head lice.
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