Word of the day November 19
 

The Word of the Day for November 19 is:

trichotillomania • \trih-kuh-tih-luh-MAY-nee-uh\ • (noun) an abnormal desire to pull out one's hair

A little more information about today’s word:
The word "trichotillomania" derives from the Greek "trich-" ("hair") and "tillein" ("to pull, pluck"), along with the suffix "-mania" (from "mainesthai," meaning "to be mad"). People suffering from trichotillomania will routinely pluck hair from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes or other parts of the body, usually impulsively but sometimes with careful deliberation (such as by using tweezers). Some researchers believe that it may be a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The word for this condition first appeared in English around the dawn of the 20th century (it's generally thought to have been first coined in French by a dermatologist named Francois Hallopeau). It has been only recently, however, that the condition has been given significant attention by medical researchers.

My sentence:
Randolph's affliction with trichotillomania left him with an unfortunate array of bald spots along the crown of his head.

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition.

Next sentence?

As the main magician, it may not be possible to pull off this trichotillomania helping hand from my beautiful assistant.

"Just because I don't have any eyebrows doesn't mean I have trichotillomania," protested Sheri.

I always enjoy Word Of The Day, but this one's going to be a little tough for me to work into everyday conversation.

One of the benefits of shaving your head is that you'll never have to worry about trichotillomania.

Sometimes you've got to wonder if celebrities such as Whoopi Goldberg or Marilyn Manson have an affinity for trichotillomania.