schizotrichia

English

Etymology

Comes from the Greek root schizo (divided or division) and trich or thrix (hair).

Noun

schizotrichia (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) Splitting of hairs at the ends; often called split ends.
    Synonym: trichoptilosis

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References

  • Schizotrichia, The On-line Medical Dictionary. 2007.
  • Dorland's Pocket Dictionary, 21st Edition, 1968.
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