alopecia
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- alopecic adjective
Etymology
Origin of alopecia
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin, from Greek alōpekía “mange in foxes,” equivalent to alōpek- (stem of alṓpēx ) “fox” + -ia -ia
Example Sentences
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The winner of this year's Great British Bake Off has said living with alopecia has "changed her perception of beauty".
From BBC
Androgenetic alopecia develops gradually over time and is influenced by both genetic and hormonal factors.
From Science Daily
Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in men which usually begins between the ages of 20-25 years, according to NICE.
From BBC
Just over a month later, it had all gone and Fisher was diagnosed with alopecia, an auto-immune condition that destroys the hair follicles.
From BBC
This bohemian is as shallow as they come, fretting that the stress is giving her alopecia and suggesting her professional empath for guidance.
From Los Angeles Times
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