The presence of lice on the scalp, seen especially in children, with nits attached to hairs. ... Synonym: pthiriasis capitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Definitions: 1. the presence of lice on the scalp, seen especially in children, with nits attached to hairs.
Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of the scalp with the head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis. Common in school age children worldwide, scalp pruritus is the characteristic initial manifestation. Empty egg cases or nits are seen glued to hairs. The area of greatest density of these empty egg cases is usually the occipital scalp. Pediculosis cap...
[n] - infestation of the scalp with lice
head lice noun infestation of the scalp with lice