delouses
Picks out nits
Delouses means removes lice from a person, animal, or object.
The process typically involves special shampoos, combs, or chemical treatments to eliminate the parasites and their eggs: The school nurse checked heads and delouses any affected children.
Figuratively, to delouse can mean to rid something of unwanted elements or contaminants.
Bloodsucking scalp insects
- nitsLice before hatching
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- pediculosisInfestation of body lice
- parasitesOrganisms feeding off hosts
scalp · itching · infestation · crawling · hatching · host · transmission · outbreak
Cleaning with liquid
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- disinfectingKilling bacteria and viruses
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
sterilizing · laundering · hot water · bedding · combs · brushes · clothing · quarantine
Tool for removing head parasites
- nitpickingExcessive focus on trivialities
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
medicated shampoo · fine-tooth comb · scalp treatment · lice treatment · antiparasitic · topical application · retreatment · dimethicone
Evaluative selection process
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- refugee campShelter site for displaced foreigners
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- shelterProtected place or structure
school · prison · barracks · intake · processing · public health · epidemic control · humanitarian
lice
Bloodsucking scalp insects
- nitsLice before hatching
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- pediculosisInfestation of body lice
parasites · scalp · itching · infestation · crawling · hatching · host · transmission · outbreak · reinfestation
washing
Cleaning with liquid
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- disinfectingKilling bacteria and viruses
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
sanitation · sterilizing · laundering · hot water · bedding · combs · brushes · clothing · quarantine · vacuuming
lice comb
Tool for removing head parasites
- nitpickingExcessive focus on trivialities
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
ivermectin · medicated shampoo · fine-tooth comb · scalp treatment · lice treatment · antiparasitic · topical application · retreatment · dimethicone
screening
Evaluative selection process
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- refugee campShelter site for displaced foreigners
- militaryArmed forces collectively
shelter · school · prison · barracks · intake · processing · public health · epidemic control · humanitarian · wartime
delousesinfests
Invades harmfully en masse
louses · infects · contaminates · pollutes