alopecia

[ al-uh-pee-shee-uh, -see-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. loss of hair; baldness.

alopecia

/ ˌæləˈpiːʃɪə /

noun

1. loss of hair, esp on the head; baldness

alopecia

/ ăl′ə-pē′shə /

1. Loss of hair; baldness.

Other Words From

• al·o·pe·cic [al-, uh, -, pee, -sik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of alopecia¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin, from Greek alōpekía “mange in foxes,” equivalent to alōpek- (stem of alṓpēx ) “fox” + -ia -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of alopecia¹

C14: from Latin, from Greek alōpekia, originally: mange in foxes, from alōpēx fox

Example Sentences

Although the daily pill won’t cure the condition, it could provide treatment to some who have severe alopecia areata, like 21-year-old Megan McCready, from Clydebank.

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People living with one of the most common types of alopecia could soon have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.

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The court heard of the impact McCartney’s abuse had on his young victims; some said they have suffered flashbacks, shame, alopecia, and trust issues.

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In February this year, a new drug, ritlecitinib, was recommended on the NHS in England and Wales for the first time for patients aged 12 and over with severe alopecia.

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Megan has always kept up with alopecia treatment research, so was delighted to see ritlecitinib be accepted in April by the Scottish Medicines Consortium.

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