Trich: From 1 Different Sources
(tricho-) combining form denoting hair or hairlike structures.
A condition in which the eyelashes become ingrown. (See EYE, DISORDERS OF.)... trichiasis
The disease caused by infection with TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS.... trichomoniasis
An obsessional impulse to pull out one’s own hair.... trichotillomania
A worldwide infection, particularly common in the tropics. It is caused by Trichuris trichiura, or whipworm, so-called because of its shape – the rear end being stout and the front end hair-like, resembling the lash of a whip. The male measures 5 cm and the female 4 cm in length. Infection results from eating vegetables, or drinking water, polluted with the ova (eggs). These hatch out in the large INTESTINE and the diagnosis is made by ?nding the eggs in the stools (FAECES). The worms seldom cause any trouble unless they are present in large numbers when, especially in malnourished children, they may cause bleeding from the bowels, ANAEMIA and PROLAPSE of the RECTUM. The most e?ective drug is MEBENDAZOLE.... trichuriasis
A genus of nematode worms which cause the zoonotic infection trichinellosis (trichinosis). Includes five species, all of which can infect humans, Trichinella spiralis, T. nativa, T. nelsoni, T. britovi and T.pseudospiralis... trichinella
See TRICHINOSIS.... trichiniasis
See DERMATOPHYTES.... trichophyton
Tricho- is a pre?x denoting relation to hair.... tricho
Stimulating the growth of hair... trichogenous
A protozoon normally present in the VAGINA of about 30–40 per cent of women. It sometimes becomes pathogenic and causes in?ammation of the genital passages, with vaginal discharge. A man may become infected as a result of sexual intercourse with an infected woman and suffer from a urethral discharge; it may also cause prostatitis (see under PROSTATE GLAND, DISEASES OF). METRONIDAZOLE is usually an e?ective treatment, and to obtain a satisfactory result it may be necessary to treat both partners. Should metronidazole not work, then tinidazole may be tried.... trichomonas vaginalis
A genus of animal parasitic intestinal nematodes. Can infect humans. The egg, passed in the faeces, is similar to, and is often confused with, hookworm.... trichostrongylus
an *astringent used for a variety of skin conditions. It is also applied topically to produce sloughing, especially for the removal of warts.... trichloracetic acid
n. hairball: a mass of swallowed hair in the stomach or gastrointestinal tract. See bezoar.... trichobezoar
n. see whipworm.... trichocephalus
n. hairiness of the tongue, due to the growth of fungal organisms infecting its surface.... trichoglossia
n. the study of hair.... trichology
n. a genus of parasitic flagellate protozoans that move by means of a wavy membrane, bearing a single flagellum, projecting from the body surface. T. vaginalis often infects the vagina, where it may cause severe irritation and a foul-smelling discharge (see vaginitis), and sometimes also the male *urethra; it can be transmitted during sexual intercourse. T. hominis and T. tenax live in the large intestine and mouth respectively. See also trichomoniasis.... trichomonas
n. any hair disease that is caused by infection with a fungus.... trichomycosis
a condition in which the hairs break easily. It may be due to a hereditary condition or it may occur as a consequence of repeated physical or chemical injury. The latter condition may follow the use of heat or bleach on the hair or be caused by persistent rubbing.... trichorrhexis nodosa
n. a genus of fungi, parasitic in humans, that infect the scalp and beard.... trichosporon
adj. describing or relating to the normal state of colour vision, in which a person is sensitive to all three of the primary colours (red, green, and blue) and can match any given colour by a mixture of these three. Compare dichromatic; monochromat.... trichromatic
n. see whipworm.... trichuris
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