atrichosis Definition
the congenital absence or loss of hair from areas of the body where hair normally grows.
Using atrichosis: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "atrichosis" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Atrichosis is a rare genetic disorder that causes hair loss.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with atrichosis at birth.
Origins of atrichosis
from Greek 'a-' meaning 'without' + 'trich-' meaning 'hair' + '-osis' meaning 'condition'
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Summary: atrichosis in Brief
'Atrichosis' [ey-tri-koh-sis] is a medical term that refers to the congenital absence or loss of hair from areas of the body where hair normally grows. It is a rare genetic disorder that can be diagnosed at birth and causes hair loss.
