Alopecia: meaning, definitions and examples

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alopecia

 

[ รฆl.oสŠหˆpiห.สƒษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alopecia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคœเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alopezie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alopecia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะพะฟะตั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alopecja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„ฑๆฏ›็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alopรฉcie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alopecia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alopeksi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ๋ชจ์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุซุนู„ุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alopecie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ alopecia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„ฑๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alopecija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alopecia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะพะฟะตั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒแƒžแƒ”แƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alopeziya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,921, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.