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crab louse

noun

Definition of crab louse

: a sucking louse (Phthirus pubis) infesting the pubic region of the human body

First Known Use of crab louse

1547, in the meaning defined above

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crab louse

noun
plural crab lice

Medical Definition of crab louse

: pubic louse

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