The word "psilothin" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /saɪləʊθɪn/. The "psilo-" prefix comes from the Greek word "psilos" meaning "bare" or "smooth". The "-thin" suffix indicates that it is a chemical compound. Psilothin is a type of pigment found in mushrooms that gives them a yellow color. The spelling of this word is important for scientific and medical research, as accurate spelling and pronunciation are essential for effective communication in these fields.
A depilatory plaster applied warm to a hairy surface, and torn off when cool, bringing with it the hairs.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.