hair implant

noun

1. the insertion of synthetic fibers or human hair into the scalp to cover baldness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hair implant¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

A gastric surgeon and hair implant specialist by trade who entered politics late in life, Cahuzac was the public face of France's budget-cutting drive with a reputation for a ruthless approach to cost reduction.

From Reuters

Related Words

• hairpiece