# trichoschisis

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. trichoclasis, especially where the cuticle is locally absent at the site of fracture

## Etymology
From tricho- + Ancient Greek σχίζω (skhízō, “I split”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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