hypertrichosis

[ hahy-per-tri-koh-sis ]

noun

1. excessive growth of hair.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypertrichosis¹

hyper- + trichosis

Example Sentences

Hypertrichosis is a term applied to excessive growth of hair, either as regards region, extent, age or sex.

From Project Gutenberg

Such hypertrichosis is frequently degenerative in character, though still often associated with the sexual system.

From Project Gutenberg