trichology

noun

tri·​chol·​o·​gy tri-ˈkäl-ə-jē How to pronounce trichology (audio)
plural trichologies
1
: the scientific study of the hair and scalp
2
: the occupation of hairdressing
trichologist noun

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“Trichology.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/trichology. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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