Definition

The study or science that focuses on hair and its health.

Example

She decided to pursue a career in trichology to help people with hair problems.

Conversation

I've been reading about trichology lately and it's fascinating!

Oh really? What exactly does it cover?

It’s basically the study of hair and scalp health.

That sounds interesting! I never knew there was a whole field dedicated to that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trichology is formed from "trich-" (from Greek "thrix", meaning hair) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word refers to the scientific study of hair and its diseases.

Memory Tip

Think of 'trich-' as relating to hair and '-logy' as the study of something. This helps you remember that trichology is the study of hair.

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