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hirsutism

American  
[hur-soo-tiz-uhm, hur-soo-tiz-] / ˈhɜr suˌtɪz əm, hɜrˈsu tɪz- /

noun

Medicine/Medical.
  1. excessive hairiness, especially in women.


Etymology

Origin of hirsutism

First recorded in 1925–30; hirsute + -ism

Example Sentences

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Annette's main symptoms are hirsutism, where thick, dark hair grows on her face, along with mood swings, acne and hormonal imbalances.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2022

This type of excessive hair growth, called hirsutism, can be caused by genetics, or as a side-effect of certain medications.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2021

But hirsutism can also be a symptom of another medical condition that requires treatment, Dr. Lamb said.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2021

I am quite young but I have hirsutism, a C-section pouch, and am severely overweight.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2015

At the Dundee convention, said Dr. Armattoe, 58% of the female scientists between 21 and 45 showed "hirsutism in the form of mustaches."

From Time Magazine Archive

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