How to Pronounce Hypertrichosis
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Hypertrichosis Pronunciation
hy-per-trik-OH-sis
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
hy
per
trik
OH
stress here
sis
5 syllables
What is Hypertrichosis?
Excessive hair growth anywhere on the body beyond what is normal for the person's age, sex, and ethnic group, often described as werewolf syndrome in its most extreme congenital form. It can be congenital or acquired (from certain medications, malnutrition, or underlying disease).
Questions About Hypertrichosis
How do you pronounce hypertrichosis?
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Hypertrichosis is pronounced hy-per-trik-OH-sis. Break it into four syllables: hy-PER-trik-OH-sis. The stress falls on the second syllable (PER), so it sounds like "HY-per-TRIK-oh-sis" when you say it naturally.
What's the most common mispronunciation of this word?
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Many people stress the wrong syllable and say "hy-per-tri-KOH-sis" (with emphasis on the third syllable), but the correct way puts the stress on the second syllable: "HY-per-TRIK-oh-sis."
What do the word parts of hypertrichosis mean?
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The word comes from Greek roots: "hyper" means excessive or too much, and "trichosis" relates to hair. So hypertrichosis literally means excessive hair growth. Understanding these roots helps you remember that the word is about having more hair than normal.
How many syllables does hypertrichosis have?
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Hypertrichosis has four syllables: hy-per-trik-oh-sis. When you say it slowly, you can hear each part clearly.
What is a simple way to explain what hypertrichosis means?
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Hypertrichosis is just a fancy medical way of saying excessive or abnormal hair growth on the body. It's the term doctors use when someone has much more hair than what would be typical for their age, sex, or background.
Are there related words that use the same root as hypertrichosis?
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Yes! The root "trich-" (meaning hair) appears in other medical words like trichotillomania (hair pulling) and alopecia (hair loss). Understanding that "trich" relates to hair helps you recognize and remember other hair-related medical terms.
Can you use hypertrichosis in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor used the term hypertrichosis to describe the patient's condition." This sentence shows how the word is used in a medical context to name a specific condition.