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Definition of Hypertrichosis
1. Noun. A medical condition of excessive body hair, either affecting most of the torso and limbs, or localized to an area of skin. It may be mild or severe. ¹
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Medical Definition of Hypertrichosis
1. Excessive growth of the hair. Also called polytrichia and polytrichosis. (cf. Hirsutism) Origin: Gr. Thrix = hair This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)