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trichotillomania

/ˌtrɪk.əˌtɪl.əˈmeɪ.ni.ə/

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noun

/ˌtrɪk.əˌtɪl.əˈmeɪ.ni.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся непреодолимым желанием вырывать собственные волосы, часто приводящее к заметному выпадению волос.

A medical condition characterized by an irresistible urge to pull out one's own hair, often resulting in noticeable hair loss.

uncountable

  1. Hair-pulling disorderC2formalmedical

    A mental health condition characterized by a recurrent, irresistible urge to pull out hair from one's scalp, eyebrows, or other areas of the body.

    ruРасстройство выдергивания волос

    • She was diagnosed with trichotillomania after years of struggling with hair pulling.
    • Therapy can help manage the compulsive urges associated with trichotillomania.
    • Trichotillomania often leads to noticeable hair loss and emotional distress.
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