crab louse
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crab louse
n.
A parasitic louse (Phthirus pubis) that infests the pubic region and causes severe itching. Also called pubic louse.
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crab louse
n
(Animals) a parasitic louse, Pthirus (or Phthirus) pubis, that infests the pubic region in humans
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crab′ louse`
n.
a crablike louse, Phthirus pubis, that infests pubic hair and other body hair in humans.
[1540–50]
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| Noun | 1. |  crab louse - a louse that infests the pubic region of the human bodylouse, sucking louse - wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals |
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