BODY LICE Meaning and
Definition
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Body lice are parasitic insects that live on the human body and feed on blood. They belong to the species Pediculus humanus corporis and are closely related to head lice and pubic lice. Body lice are small and wingless, measuring around 2-4 millimeters in length. They have a flattened body shape and six legs equipped with claws, allowing them to cling tightly to body hair and clothing fibers.
Unlike head lice that usually infest hair on the scalp, body lice infest clothing and only move to the human body to feed. These lice lay their eggs, known as nits, on the seams of clothes, usually in close proximity to a person's skin. After hatching, the lice move to the skin to feed multiple times a day. Their bites often cause severe itching and can lead to skin irritation, sores, and even secondary infections.
Body lice are typically associated with poor personal hygiene, crowded living conditions, or situations where access to clean clothing and bathing facilities is limited. They are commonly found in homeless populations, refugee camps, or during times of war or natural disasters. Treating body lice generally involves a combination of personal hygiene measures, such as washing infested clothing and bedding in hot water, and using medicated lotions or shampoos specifically designed to eliminate lice and their eggs.
Common Misspellings for BODY LICE
- vody lice
- nody lice
- hody lice
- gody lice
- bidy lice
- bkdy lice
- bldy lice
- bpdy lice
- b0dy lice
- b9dy lice
- bosy lice
- boxy lice
- bocy lice
- bofy lice
- bory lice
- boey lice
- bodt lice
- bodg lice
- bodh lice
- bodu lice
Etymology of BODY LICE
The word "body lice" is a combination of two words: "body" and "lice".
- "Body" originated from the Old English word "bodig", which referred to the physical structure of a person or an animal. It has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as German "Körper" and Dutch "lichaam".
- "Lice" came from the Old English word "lūs", which meant a parasitic insect that infests the hair or feathers of animals or humans. The word has roots in Proto-Germanic ("lusiz") and Proto-Indo-European ("lūs").
When combined, "body lice" refers to a specific type of lice that infests human bodies, primarily in the seams and folds of clothing. These lice are distinct from head lice or pubic lice, as they inhabit different regions of the body.
Similar spelling words for BODY LICE
- body louse,
- lace-up boot,
- bed louse,
- Luys body,
- Luys' body,
- lazy-bed tillage,
- boot lace,
- lazy bed,
- BAD-CHECK LAWS,
- lazy-bed system,
- Pot lace.
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