alopecia

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by excessive hair loss from the scalp or other parts of the body.

  - "Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease that causes patchy hair loss."
  - "His alopecia was caused by chemotherapy treatments."

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Variants

List of all variants of alopecia that leads to same result
alopecia , alopecias , alopecic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'alopekia' meaning 'fox-like' due to the appearance of bald patches on the body resembling the fur of a fox.

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Trivia

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1. Alopecia affects an estimated 6.8 million people in the United States.

2. Some people with alopecia choose to wear wigs or other hairpieces to cover their bald spots.

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Related Concepts

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1. Androgenetic Alopecia: A common type of hair loss caused by genetics and hormonal factors.

2. Alopecia Areata: An autoimmune disease that causes patchy hair loss.

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Culture

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Alopecia has been a topic of fascination and stigma throughout history, with various cultural and historical significance. In some cultures, baldness is considered a sign of wisdom or power, while in others it is seen as a symbol of aging or sickness. Alopecia has been depicted in literature, art, and music, with notable examples including Homer's Odyssey and Shakespeare's Hamlet.

How to Memorize "alopecia"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the appearance of bald patches on the scalp or other parts of the body to remember the meaning of alopecia.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word alopecia with baldness or hair loss to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Alligators Lose Their Pecas' to remember that alopecia means hair loss.

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