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poliosis /po·li·o·sis/ (pōl-e-o´sis) circumscribed loss of pigment of the hair, especially following some pathological process.
poliosis [pō′lē·ō′sis] Etymology: Gk, polios + osis, condition depigmentation of the hair on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, mustache, beard, or body. The condition may be inherited and generalized or acquired and localized in patches. Acquired localized poliosis often occurs in alopecia areata. poliosis [po″le-o´sis] circumscribed depigmentation of the hair, particularly of the scalp, occurring in association with or following various pathologic conditions. See also leukotrichia and canities.
poliosis localized loss of pigment in the hair. uveitis-poliosis-vitiligo syndrome
poliosis A condition in which there is a lack of pigment in the hair, eyebrows and eyelashes, which appear whitish, grey. The condition normally occurs in patches. It is often associated with vitiligo, alopecia and forms part of the Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome. 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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