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head louse

/ˈhed laʊs/

Traducción: Insecto parásito pequeño que vive en el cuero cabelludo humano, se alimenta de sangre y causa picazón. Es frecuente en niños y se transmite por contacto directo cabeza con cabeza.

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/ˈhed laʊs/B1formalmedical
  • esInsecto parásito pequeño que vive en el cuero cabelludo humano, se alimenta de sangre y causa picazón. Es frecuente en niños y se transmite por contacto directo cabeza con cabeza.

A small parasitic insect that lives on the human scalp, feeding on blood and causing itching. It is commonly found among children and spreads through direct head-to-head contact.

  1. Parasitic insectB1formal

    A small, wingless insect that lives on the human scalp and feeds on blood, causing itching and irritation.

    esPiojo de la cabeza

    • The school sent a notice about a case of head lice in the classroom.
    • She treated her child's head lice with a special medicated shampoo.
    • Head lice are common among young children and spread through close contact.