alopecia universalis

noun

alopecia uni·​ver·​sa·​lis -ˌyü-nə-vər-ˈsa-ləs How to pronounce alopecia universalis (audio)
: the complete and usually sudden loss of hair from the scalp, face, and body

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“Alopecia universalis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alopecia%20universalis. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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