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hypertrichosis
This term is a clinical medical designation used to describe excessive hair growth that is not driven by hormonal imbalances. It is distinct from hirsutism, which specifically refers to androgen-dependent hair growth in women in a male-pattern distribution.
As a specialized medical condition, the word is used almost exclusively in dermatological and genetic contexts. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone in a clinical setting, though it describes a condition that often has significant psychosocial implications for the patient.
Meanings
Examples
The patient was diagnosed with congenital hypertrichosis.
The patient was diagnosed with congenital hypertrichosis.
Is this kind of hypertrichosis caused by a genetic mutation?
He suffered from acquired hypertrichosis after starting the new medication.
The medical textbook describes hypertrichosis as excessive hair growth regardless of androgen levels.
The medical textbook describes hypertrichosis as excessive hair growth regardless of androgen levels.
I wonder if my hypertrichosis will become more noticeable as I get older.
Historically, people with hypertrichosis were often exhibited in circus sideshows.
Historically, people with hypertrichosis were often exhibited in circus sideshows.
The dermatologist suggested laser therapy to manage the symptoms of hypertrichosis.
Localized hypertrichosis only affects a small patch of skin on the arm.