Trichoptilosis

Trichoptilosis (from the Greek τριχο- tricho- "hair" and the New Latin ptilosis "arrangement of feathers in definite areas" from the Greek πτίλον ptilon "feather"), schizotrichia, and informally split ends, is the splitting or fraying of the hair-shaft due to excessive heat and mechanical stress.

"Split hairs" redirects here. For logical fallacy, see Trivial objections.
"Split ends" redirects here. For position in American and Canadian football, see Wide receiver. For other uses, see Split Ends (disambiguation).
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