hirsutism

noun

hir·​sut·​ism ˈhər-sə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce hirsutism (audio)
ˈhir-
: excessive growth of hair of normal or abnormal distribution

Examples of hirsutism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web High levels of the hormone androgen may result in excess facial and body hair, called hirsutism. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024 One symptom is a condition called hirsutism, or male-like hair growth. Wendy Wisner, Health, 1 Sep. 2024 Women may also have hirsutism, or dark, coarse hair growing on parts of the body that are typically hairless. Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2024 Electric razors can be a good option for people with sensitive skin, eczema, frequent razor burn, hirsutism, or hair pigment that’s too light to target with laser hair removal, according to Dr. Sarkar. Abbie Kozolchyk, wsj.com, 12 Sep. 2023 Visible symptoms ranging from weight gain, acne, and skin tags to hirsutism and hair loss can be exasperating. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 21 July 2023 Gave her spironolactone, which combats hirsutism—hair growth where women don’t want hair. Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, 10 Mar. 2022 The tests had previously been recommended only for women with moderate to severe hirsutism. Healthday, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2018 In this trial, 60 women with polycystic ovary syndrome, which frequently causes hirsutism, took placebo or a combination of 100 mg magnesium, 4 mg zinc, 400 mg calcium and 200 IU vitamin D for three months. Joe Graedon, M.s., and Teresa Graedon, Houston Chronicle, 13 May 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hirsutism was in 1927

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“Hirsutism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hirsutism. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

hirsutism

noun
hir·​sut·​ism ˈhər-sə-ˌtiz-əm How to pronounce hirsutism (audio) ˈhi(ə)r- How to pronounce hirsutism (audio)
: excessive growth of hair of normal or abnormal distribution : hypertrichosis

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