What Does Alopecia Mean?
al-oh-PEE-shuh
IPA: /ˌæl.əˈpiː.ʃə/
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Alopecia is pronounced al-oh-PEE-shuh
What does Alopecia mean?
Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss.
How do you pronounce Alopecia?
Alopecia is pronounced "al-oh-PEE-shuh". Syllables: al - oh - pee - shuh.
When is Alopecia used in medicine?
Androgenetic alopecia: most common type (male/female pattern baldness). Alopecia areata: autoimmune, patchy loss. Telogen effluvium: diffuse loss after stress, illness, or childbirth. Medication-related: chemotherapy, anticoagulants.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek rootalopekiamange in foxes, from alopex (fox)
Common Misconceptions
Alopecia areata is not from stress or diet in most cases — it is an autoimmune attack on hair follicles. Telogen effluvium (stress-related shedding) is a separate condition.
Clinical Context
Androgenetic alopecia: most common type (male/female pattern baldness). Alopecia areata: autoimmune, patchy loss. Telogen effluvium: diffuse loss after stress, illness, or childbirth. Medication-related: chemotherapy, anticoagulants.
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