"Pediculous" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Pediculous is an archaic word that is no longer used in modern English. It is a noun that refers to lice infestation on the feet, such as on the toes or in between the toes.
Here are 5 usage examples for the word "pediculous":
Pediculated refers to something that is attached to or supported by a foot or pedicle, often used in medical and scientific contexts to describe a structure that is connected to a particular part or organ. The term is derived from the Latin words "pediculus," meaning little foot, and "-atus," meaning in a state of being. Examples of pediculated structures include pediculated tumors, which are tumors that are attached to a stalk or pedicle, and pediculated ribs, which are ribs that are attached to the spine by a short stalk.
Pediculidae is the family of lice, which are small, wingless insects that live on the skin or feathers of warm-blooded animals. The most well-known members of this family are head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis), body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis), and pubic lice (Pthirus pubis), which are ectoparasites that feed on the blood, skin, or other secretions of their hosts.
Pediculina refers to a genus of tiny parasitic lice that are found on human scalps. Specifically, Pediculina humanus is the species found in human hair and is a common type of lice infestation.
A pedigree is a record of an animal's ancestry, including its parents, grandparents, and other ancestors. In humans, a pedigree is used to show a family's ancestry, tracing back several generations. It typically includes information such as names, dates of birth and death, and relationships between family members. The term is often used metaphorically to describe the ancestry or lineage of a particular person, group, or idea.