Definitions
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- noun An
insecticide that killslice .
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- noun a chemical agent that kills lice
Etymologies
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Pediculus + -icide
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Examples
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In this study we compare the efficacy and safety of three topical pediculicides: a pediculicide containing melaleuca oil (tea tree oil) and lavender oil (TTO/LO); a head lice "suffocation" product; and
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The dimeticone product is a safe and highly efficacious pediculicide.
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Follow the directions on the package for applying the medication, called a pediculicide.
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Follow the directions on the package for applying the medication, called a pediculicide.
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Follow the directions on the package for applying the medication, called a pediculicide.
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