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body louse
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body louse, cootie, Pediculus corporisnoun
a parasitic louse that infests the body of human beings
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body lousenoun
A parasitic insect, Pediculus humanus corporis, that infests the body and clothes of humans and feeds on blood.
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body louse
A body louse is a tiny, wingless insect scientifically known as Pediculus humanus corporis. It's a parasite that feeds on human blood and lives in the clothing of infested individuals. Often associated with poor sanitation and overcrowding, body louse infestation can lead to intense itching and serious infections if left untreated. Body lice are also known vectors for various diseases such as typhus and louse-borne relapsing fever.
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Body louse
The body louse is a louse which infests humans. The condition of being infested with head lice, body lice, or pubic lice is known as pediculosis.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of body louse in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of body louse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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