trichosis

[ trih-koh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. any disease of the hair.

trichosis

/ trɪˈkəʊsɪs /

noun

1. any abnormal condition or disease of the hair

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichosis¹

First recorded in 1685–95; trich- + -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichosis¹

C19: via New Latin from Greek trikhōsis growth of hair