trichosis: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowTechnical/Medical (archaic)
Quick answer
What does “trichosis” mean?
A pathological condition affecting hair growth.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A pathological condition affecting hair growth.
Any disease or disorder of the hair. Historically used as a general medical term for hair-related ailments, including abnormal growth, loss, or texture changes.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant regional difference in usage, as the term is obsolete in both varieties. If encountered, it would be in historical medical literature.
Connotations
Solely medical, with a dated, technical feel.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both dialects. It does not appear in modern general or medical dictionaries with high frequency.
Grammar
How to Use “trichosis” in a Sentence
patient + have/suffer from + trichosisdiagnosis + of + trichosisVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “trichosis” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The trichotic condition was documented.
- Trichotic symptoms were observed.
American English
- The trichotic condition was documented.
- Trichotic symptoms were observed.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Only in historical studies of medicine or dermatology.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Archaic/obsolete term in dermatology; replaced by precise terminology.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “trichosis”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “trichosis”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “trichosis”
- Using it in modern medical contexts.
- Confusing it with 'trichotillomania' (hair-pulling disorder).
- Assuming it is a current, active term.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an obsolete medical term. Modern dermatology uses specific terms like alopecia, hirsutism, or trichotillomania.
The prefix 'tricho-' comes from Greek 'thrix' meaning 'hair'. It appears in other words like trichology (the study of hair) and trichotillomania.
Only if you are specifically discussing historical medical terminology. For contemporary research, you must use the precise, modern diagnostic terms.
Trichosis was a broad, non-specific term for any hair disease. Alopecia is a specific modern term for hair loss from the scalp or body.
A pathological condition affecting hair growth.
Trichosis is usually technical/medical (archaic) in register.
Trichosis: in British English it is pronounced /trɪˈkəʊsɪs/, and in American English it is pronounced /trɪˈkoʊsɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'TRICHO-' (relating to hair, as in trichology) + '-OSIS' (a diseased condition).
Conceptual Metaphor
Hair as a site of pathological invasion or imbalance.
Practice
Quiz
What is the modern status of the term 'trichosis'?