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Alopecia

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Updated December 11, 2005

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Definition: Alopecia means hair loss. Alopecia is divided into scarring alopecia and nonscarring alopecia. The most common type of hair loss is nonscarring alopecia, which is further divided into localized alopecia and generalized alopecia.
Pronunciation: al-oh-PEE-shuh • (noun)
Also Known As: Hair loss, Bald Spot

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