Alopecia: meaning, definitions and examples
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alopecia
[ รฆl.oสหpiห.สษ ]
medical condition
Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that results in hair loss in patches on the scalp and other areas of the body. It can affect individuals of any age, gender, or ethnicity and may occur suddenly or gradually. The severity of hair loss varies, and in some cases, it can result in total hair loss.
Synonyms
baldness, hair loss, scalp disorder.
Examples of usage
- She was diagnosed with alopecia areata after noticing bald patches.
- The support group helps individuals cope with the emotional impact of alopecia.
- Alopecia can be caused by genetics, stress, and other factors.
Translations
Translations of the word "alopecia" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alopecia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคพเคชเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Alopezie
๐ฎ๐ฉ alopecia
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะปะพะฟะตััั
๐ต๐ฑ alopecja
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฑๆฏ็
๐ซ๐ท alopรฉcie
๐ช๐ธ alopecia
๐น๐ท alopeksi
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ชจ์ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุซุนูุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ alopecie
๐ธ๐ฐ alopecia
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ alopecija
๐ฎ๐ธ alopecia
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะพะฟะตัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alopeziya
๐ฒ๐ฝ alopecia
Etymology
The term 'alopecia' is derived from the Latin word 'alopeciฤ', which means 'fox mange'. This connection arises from the idea that the hair loss resembles how a fox may appear when afflicted with mange, a condition caused by parasitic infestations. The word made its way into English from the Old French 'alopรฉcie' in the late Middle Ages. Over time, 'alopecia' has come to refer specifically to various forms of hair loss in humans, instead of its original association with animals. Historical texts have noted hair loss conditions since ancient times, with treatments ranging from herbal remedies to surgical options. Modern medicine has advanced our understanding of alopecia, leading to various treatment options aimed at managing this condition.