Definition of hirsutism
: excessive growth of hair of normal or abnormal distribution
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Before starting, the teen should know that any medication given has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for hirsutism specifically.
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This hairy situation is called hirsutism, and teen sufferers can find treatment.
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First Known Use of hirsutism
1927
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of hirsutism
: excessive growth of hair of normal or abnormal distribution : hypertrichosis
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