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Definition of alopecia

alopecia

/ˌæləˈpiːʃiə/
al · o · pe · ci · a
Plural:alopecias
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Adjective:alopecic
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• noun

1

The partial or complete absence or loss of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows, especially on the scalp, resulting from genetics, autoimmune disorders, aging, or medical treatments.

Example

"The dermatologist prescribed a topical corticosteroid to help treat the patient's patchy alopecia."

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• Rhymes for alopecia

• Nearby Words

aloof
aloofly
aloofness
alopecia
aloud
alp
alpaca

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin alopecia, from Ancient Greek alōpekía ('fox mange'), derived from alōpēx ('fox'), because the fur loss caused by mange in foxes resembled human baldness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alopecia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alopecia
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