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The meaning of given of the following word can be determined from its etymology. Determine the meaning of given word. Verify your answer in a medical dictionary.
pediculosis capitis________________

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The term pediculosis capitis can be deconstructed as pedicul/o / osis capit/o / osis with:

  • combining form pedicul/o- which means fingernail, toenail
  • combining form capit/o- which means head
  • suffix -osis which means condition

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