hirsutism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hirsutism
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
One condition that can cause hirsutism is polycystic ovary syndrome, so-called because small cysts grow in the ovaries.
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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