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telogen /tel·o·gen/ (tel´o-jen) the quiescent or resting phase of the hair cycle, following catagen; the hair has become a club hair and does not grow further.
telogen. See hair. telogen [tel´o-jen] the quiescent or resting phase of the hair cycle, following catagen. At this stage the hair has become a club hair and does not grow further.
telogen the quiescent or resting phase of the hair cycle, following catagen, the hair having become a club hair and not growing further. telogen effluvium, telogen defluxion, telogen defluvium widespread loss of hair due to large numbers of hair follicles being in synchronized telogen. In animals, may be associated with stress, severe malnutrition and drug therapy. In bitches, and less frequently queens, it is a common postpartum change. telogen hair follicle one in a resting stage. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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