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Definition of leipothrix
leipothrix
/ˈlaɪpoʊθɹɪks/
lei · po · thrix
Plural:leipotriches
leipothrix Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A medical condition characterized by the abnormal absence, thinning, or falling out of hair; baldness or alopecia.
Example
"Historical medical texts occasionally referenced leipothrix when describing patients suffering from severe and unexplained hair loss."
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Leipothrix is an obscure and largely archaic medical term; in modern clinical and diagnostic settings, the term 'alopecia' is universally preferred.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Greek prefix 'leipo-' (stem of 'leipein', meaning to leave, lack, or fail) and the Greek noun 'thrix' (meaning hair).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leipothrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leipothrix