alopecia
noun/ˌæləˈpiʃə/
Frequency rank: #17,674 most common English word
Meaning
The loss of hair from the scalp or body, often caused by illness, stress, or genetics.
Example sentence
After starting chemotherapy, she began to experience alopecia and her hair fell out completely within weeks.
Synonyms & related words
- baldness
- hairloss
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