What is another word for nits?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪts] (IPA)

Nits are small, sticky eggs laid by lice in human hair. Other synonyms for nits include lice eggs, louse eggs, nitpicks, and nit-eggs. These small, white or yellowish eggs are typically found close to the scalp and are difficult to remove. Scratching can cause the nits to loosen or be pushed further down the hair shaft, making them harder to detect. Therefore, it is important to carefully inspect the hair and scalp for nits to reduce the spread of lice. Treatment options for nits include over-the-counter medicated shampoos, nit combs, and prescription medications.

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Usage examples for Nits

Hesitating a little, she said: "Yes, I would, madam; for I tell you nits make vermin."
"A Woman's Life-Work Labors and Experiences"
Laura S. Haviland
Thence to Westminster to my barber's, to have my Periwigg he lately made me cleansed of its nits, which vexed me cruelly that he should put such a thing into my hands.
"Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Transcribed From The Shorthand Manuscript In The Pepysian Library Magdalene College Cambridge By The Rev. Mynors Bright"
Samuel Pepys Commentator: Lord Braybrooke
Up, and going down found Jervas the barber with a periwigg which I had the other day cheapened at Westminster, but it being full of nits, as heretofore his work used to be, I did now refuse it, having bought elsewhere.
"Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete Transcribed From The Shorthand Manuscript In The Pepysian Library Magdalene College Cambridge By The Rev. Mynors Bright"
Samuel Pepys Commentator: Lord Braybrooke

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