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head louse

/ˈhed laʊs/

Traduction: Petit insecte parasite qui vit sur le cuir chevelu humain, se nourrit de sang et provoque des démangeaisons. Fréquent chez les enfants, il se propage par contact direct de tête à tête.

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/ˈhed laʊs/B1formalmedical
  • frPetit insecte parasite qui vit sur le cuir chevelu humain, se nourrit de sang et provoque des démangeaisons. Fréquent chez les enfants, il se propage par contact direct de tête à tête.

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.

    frpou de tête

    • 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.