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trichotillomania in American English (ˌtrɪkəˌtɪləˈmeiniə) nounPsychiatry a compulsion to pull out one's hair Word origin [1900–05; tricho- + Gk tíll( ein) to pluck, pull out + -o- + -mania]Examples of 'trichotillomania' in a sentencetrichotillomania Hair swallowing can be linked with another unusual problem trichotillomania, or compulsive hair pulling.Ruth has been diagnosed with psychological disorder trichotillomania - caused by anxiety.Trichotillomania almost always starts at puberty and predominantly affects women.This is trichotillomania and usually means serious psychological problems.This condition, trichotillomania, is a habit, just like biting your nails. |