The spelling of the word "trichonosus" can be confusing as it contains a combination of letters that are not used in everyday English words. The IPA phonetic transcription for "trichonosus" is /trɪkəˈnoʊsəs/. This breaks down as "trih-kuh-NOH-sus". The "ch" sounds like a "k" and "h" combined, and the "c" in the middle is pronounced as an "s". The word means "hair disease". While the spelling may be challenging, it highlights the importance of paying attention to detail in language and communication.
Any morbid condition of the hair, trichopathy.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.