'alopecic' originates from the Greek word 'alōpekia,' where 'alōpēx' meant 'fox,' referring to the loss of hair similar to a fox shedding its fur.

'alōpekia' transformed into the Latin word 'alopecia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alopecic.'

Initially, it referred to 'fox mange,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to hair loss.'