Hypertrichosis: meaning, definitions and examples
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hypertrichosis
[ ˌhʌɪpəˈtrɪkoʊsɪs ]
medical condition
Hypertrichosis refers to excessive hair growth on the body, often in abnormal areas. It can be either congenital or acquired, and may be generalized or localized.
Synonyms
excessive hair growth, hirsutism, werewolf syndrome
Examples of usage
- Individuals with hypertrichosis may experience increased hair growth on their face, back, or arms.
- Some forms of hypertrichosis are hereditary, passed down through generations.
- Hypertrichosis can have a significant impact on a person's self-esteem and social interactions.
- In extreme cases, hypertrichosis may require medical intervention or treatment.
- Hypertrichosis is a rare condition, affecting a small percentage of the population.
Translations
Translations of the word "hypertrichosis" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hipertricose
🇮🇳 अधिक रोमकुंचन
🇩🇪 Hypertrichose
🇮🇩 hipertrikosis
🇺🇦 гіпертрихоз
🇵🇱 hipertrichoza
🇯🇵 多毛症
🇫🇷 hypertrichose
🇪🇸 hipertricosis
🇹🇷 hipertrikoz
🇰🇷 과다모증
🇸🇦 فرط الشعر
🇨🇿 hypertrichóza
🇸🇰 hypertrichóza
🇨🇳 多毛症
🇸🇮 hipertrihoza
🇮🇸 ofurhárvöxtur
🇰🇿 гипертрихоз
🇬🇪 ჰიპერტრიქოზი
🇦🇿 hipertrikoz
🇲🇽 hipertricosis
Word origin
The term 'hypertrichosis' originates from the Greek words 'hyper' meaning excessive and 'thrix' meaning hair. It has been documented throughout history, with cases dating back to ancient times. People with hypertrichosis were often exhibited as curiosities in circuses and sideshows, leading to the condition being colloquially referred to as 'werewolf syndrome'. Despite the historical stigma, modern medicine has made advancements in understanding and treating hypertrichosis.