What is another word for trichobezoar?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈɪt͡ʃə͡ʊbzˌɔː] (IPA)

Trichobezoar is a medical condition where a mass of hair accumulates in the stomach, leading to digestive problems. Synonyms for trichobezoar include hair ball, hair tail, or hairball in the stomach. These terms describe the condition in layman's language that is easier to understand. Trichotillomania, a mental disorder where a person compulsively pulls out their hair, is the common cause of trichobezoars. It requires surgery to remove the mass of hair from the stomach, or else complications like blockage or infection can occur. People with trichotillomania should seek therapy to deal with the root cause and avoid developing the risk of trichobezoars.

What are the hypernyms for Trichobezoar?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    hairball, trichotillomania, foreign object, Gastrointestinal Impaction, Hairball Syndrome, digestive disorder, gastrointestinal distress.

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