trichothiodystrophy trich·o·thi·o·dys·tro·phy (trĭk'ə-thī'ō-dĭs'trə-fē)
n.
An abnormality of the hair shaft, probably inherited, characterized by fine brittle hairs with abnormally low sulfur content.
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
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