How Do You Spell TRICHOLITH?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈɪkəlˌɪθ] (IPA)

Tricholith is a term used to describe a hairball found in the gastrointestinal tract of animals. It is spelled as /trɪkəʊlɪθ/, with the first syllable pronounced like "trick" and the second syllable pronounced as "coal". The suffix "-ith" is used to refer to a stone, which is fitting given the solid and difficult nature of a hairball. Tricholiths can cause blockages and other digestive issues in animals, so it's important for pet owners to keep an eye out for signs of excessive hair consumption.

TRICHOLITH Meaning and Definition

1. A tricholith refers to a concretion or stone-like formation that develops within a hair follicle or pore, predominantly found in horses. It consists of a compact mass composed of hair, sebum, and/or debris that becomes hardened over time. Tricholiths generally form when hair follicles or pores become blocked or obstructed, preventing the natural shedding of dead skin cells, hair, and oils from the body.

   Tricholiths typically result from the accumulation of excessive amounts of debris, often in response to poor grooming and hygiene practices. These formations can range in size from small, pea-like structures to relatively larger stones that may cause considerable discomfort or pain. They are often round or oval in shape and may have a rough or irregular surface.

   If left untreated, tricholiths can cause various complications and health issues. They have the potential to result in inflammation and infection of the affected area. In some cases, tricholiths can cause a blockage in the hair follicle or pore, impeding the normal flow of sebum and leading to the formation of cysts or abscesses.

   Prevention and management of tricholiths typically involve maintaining proper grooming and hygiene practices, regular removal of debris and excess sebum, and adequate cleaning of hair follicles or pores. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be required to remove the tricholith and alleviate associated discomfort or complications.

   While tricholiths primarily occur in horses, similar concretions can also be found in other animals and humans.

2. A concretion on the hair, the lesion of piedra.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for TRICHOLITH

• rricholith
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• gricholith
• yricholith
• 6richolith
• 5richolith
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• t4icholith
• trucholith
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Etymology of TRICHOLITH

The word tricholith is derived from the combination of two Greek roots: trichos meaning hair and lithos meaning stone or rock. The suffix -lith is commonly used to refer to stone or rock formations. Therefore, tricholith can be understood to mean a hair stone or hair rock.