verminosis

/vərˈmɪnəˌsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition caused by infestation with vermin, especially lice or bed bugs

“The doctor diagnosed her with verminosis after finding a large infestation of lice on her scalp.”

Synonyms

  • infestation
  • parasitosis

Antonyms

  • deparasitization
  • sterilization