canities
[kə-nĭsh′ē-ēz′]
n.
The diminishing of pigment in hair producing a range of colors from normal to white that is perceived as gray.
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Historical Examples of canities
It is common to advancing years (canities senilis); it is seen also exceptionally in early life (canities præmatura).
Essentials of Diseases of the SkinHenry Weightman Stelwagon