The spelling of the word "sclerotrichia" may seem daunting, but with knowledge of IPA phonetic transcription, it can be easily understood. The word is pronounced as /sklɛrəʊtrɪkiə/ and consists of two components: "sclero-", meaning hard or tough, and "-trichia", meaning hair. The final combination represents a medical condition in which hair on a patient's scalp becomes hard and brittle. Though the spelling may be intimidating at first glance, understanding its root components and pronunciation makes it easily navigable.
Sclerothrix.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.