Definition of epilation
: the loss or removal of hair
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Origin and Etymology of epilation
French épilation, from épiler to remove hair, from é- e- + Latin pilus hair — more at pile
First Known Use: 1878
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ep·i·la·tion
\ˌep-ə-ˈlā-shən\
Medical Definition of epilation
: the loss or removal of hair
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