trichorrhexis nodosa

noun

A hairshaft defect characterized by thickening or weak points (nodes) that cause the hair to break off easily.

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Meanings

nountrichorrhexis nodosa (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA hairshaft defect characterized by thickening or weak points (nodes) that cause the hair to break off easily.
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