noun
- partial or complete loss of hair, especially on the scalp
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed him with alopecia after examining his scalp.
- Stress can sometimes trigger alopecia in young adults.
- She wore a wig to cover the patches caused by alopecia areata.
- Chemotherapy often causes temporary alopecia in cancer patients.
- The support group helped people cope with alopecia and its emotional effects.
- Alopecia can affect both men and women of any age.