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hypertrichosis /hy·per·tri·cho·sis/ (-trĭ-ko´sis) excessive growth of hair. Cf. hirsutism.
hypertrichosis. See hirsutism. hypertrichosis (hī´purtrikō´sis), n an excessive growth of hair on the body, possibly as a result of endocrine dysfunction, as in the hirsutism accompanying excessive adrenocortical function. hypertrichiasis, hypertrichosis excessive hairiness; hirsutism. hypertrichosis Hair, hair, much, much. See Congenital generalized hypertrichosis, Hirsutism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Congenital generalized hypertrichosis is a rare genetic trait thought to be transmitted on the X chromosome. |
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