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crab louse

/ˈkræb laʊs/

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/ˈkræb laʊs/C1formalmedical
  • ruПаразитическое насекомое, которое поражает лобковые волосы человека и вызывает зуд, также известное как лобковая вошь.

A parasitic insect that infests human pubic hair and causes itching, also known as pubic lice.

  1. C1formal

    A parasitic insect (Pthirus pubis) that infests human pubic hair and causes itching.

    ruПаразитическое насекомое

    • The doctor diagnosed him with a crab louse infestation.
    • Crab lice are typically transmitted through close physical contact.
    • Treatment for crab lice usually involves medicated shampoos.