Pedicular
[puh-dik-yuh-ler] /pəˈdɪk yə lər/
adjective
1.
of or relating to lice.
/pɪˈdɪkjʊlə/
adjective
1.
relating to, infested with, or caused by lice
2.
(biology) of or relating to a stem, stalk, or pedicle
pedicular pe·dic·u·lar (pə-dĭk’yə-lər)
adj.
Of, relating to, or caused by lice.
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