ophiasis

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noun

A form of alopecia areata characterized by the loss of hair in the shape of a wave at the circumference of the head.

Scrabble 13

Meanings

nounophiasis (uncountable)
  1. uncountabledermatologyA form of alopecia areata characterized by the loss of hair in the shape of a wave at the circumference of the head.
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