phthiriasis

phthi·ri·a·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [thahy-rahy-uh-sis, thi-]
- /θaɪˈraɪ ə sɪs, θɪ-/
- /fθˌɪrɪˈɑːsiz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thahy-rahy-uh-sis, thi-]
- /θaɪˈraɪ ə sɪs, θɪ-/

Definitions of phthiriasis word

noun phthiriasis crab lice infestation. 1
noun phthiriasis the state or condition of being infested with lice; pediculosis 0
noun phthiriasis infestation with lice, esp. the crab louse; pediculosis 0

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Origin of phthiriasis

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Greek phtheiríāsis, equivalent to phtheír louse + -iāsis -iasis

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Parts of speech for Phthiriasis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phthiriasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

phthiriasis usage trend in Literature

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