head lice (Meaning)
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head lice (n)
infestation of the scalp with lice
Synonyms & Antonyms of head lice
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head lice Sentence Examples
- The child scratched her scalp incessantly, indicating a possible case of head lice.
- The health inspector warned of a widespread outbreak of head lice in the school district.
- The doctor examined the child's scalp and confirmed the presence of head lice.
- The lice shampoo contained pyrethrin, an insecticide specifically designed to kill head lice.
- The child refused to wear the lice preventative headgear, putting him at risk of re-infestation.
- The nurse recommended combing the child's hair with a fine-toothed lice comb to remove the nits.
- Head lice can spread easily through close contact or by sharing personal belongings.
- The school implemented a "no-head-to-head" policy to prevent the spread of head lice.
- The teacher inspected all the children's heads for signs of head lice before allowing them to participate in the field trip.
- The parents used a lice comb and vacuum cleaner to thoroughly remove all traces of head lice from the child's surroundings.
FAQs About the word head lice
infestation of the scalp with lice
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The child scratched her scalp incessantly, indicating a possible case of head lice.
The health inspector warned of a widespread outbreak of head lice in the school district.
The doctor examined the child's scalp and confirmed the presence of head lice.
The lice shampoo contained pyrethrin, an insecticide specifically designed to kill head lice.
