trichobezoar
|tri-cho-be-zoar|
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/ˌtrɪkoʊˈbiːzɔr/
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/ˌtrɪkəʊˈbiːzɔː/
hair mass in stomach
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trichobezoar' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'tricho-' meaning 'hair' and 'bezoar' meaning 'a mass found in the stomach'.
Historical Evolution
'trichobezoar' changed from the Greek word 'trichobezoar' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a mass of hair in the stomach', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mass found trapped in the gastrointestinal system, usually the stomach, formed from ingested hair.
The patient was diagnosed with a trichobezoar after complaining of stomach pain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/03 00:04