hypertrichosis

[hahy-per-tri-koh-sis]

noun

excessive growth of hair.

Origin of hypertrichosis

hyper- + trichosis

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

[hī′pər-trĭ-kō′sĭs]

n.

Growth of hair in excess of the normal.

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