atrichia
|a-trich-ia|
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/ˌeɪtrɪˈkiːə/
absence of hair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'atrichia' originates from Greek via New Latin, specifically from the Greek prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and 'trichē' meaning 'hair'.
Historical Evolution
'atrichia' entered medical vocabulary in New Latin from the Greek word 'ἀτριχία' (atrichía) and was adopted into English with the same form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'the state of having no hair,' and over time it has retained this specific medical meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by the absence of hair on the scalp or body; may be congenital or acquired.
The patient was diagnosed with atrichia after genetic testing.
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Last updated: 2025/11/13 19:30