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telogen hair
A hair in the resting
stage that is shed at the end of the telogen stage and has a club-shaped
hair shaft bulb.
terminal hair
Mature, visible, coarse,
pigmented hair.
testicle
The paired male
reproductive gland located in the scrotum which produces sperm and the
male hormones. Also testis, pl. testes.
testosterone
A steroid hormone produced
primarily in the testes and responsible for the development and
maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics. It is also produced
synthetically.
thermolysis
The electrolysis method
whereby hair destruction occurs from heat (electrocoagulation) produced
by high-frequency current.
tombstone
Electrologist's jargon for
the hair shaft (keratinized) remnants that sometimes remain in the
hair follicle following treatment.
transdermal
Through, or by way of, the
skin. Also, percutaneous.
treatment electrode
The small needle portion
of an electrolysis epilator (treatment device) that delivers current to
the hair follicle.
trichiasis
Ingrown eyelashes.
Condition is notable for being the first medical use of
electrolysis.
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