poliosis

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noun

The decrease or absence of melanin in head hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes.

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Meanings

nounpoliosis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe decrease or absence of melanin in head hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes.

Origin

From Ancient Greek πολῐός (polĭós, “grey”) + -osis.

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Translations

French poliose
  • poliosedecrease of melanin in hairs
Cite this entry
APA

poliosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/poliosis

MLA

“poliosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/poliosis. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “poliosis,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/poliosis.

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