alopecia symptomatica

alopecia symptomatica definition - medical

alopecia symp·to·mat·i·ca (sĭmˌtə-mătˈĭ-kə, sĭmpˌ-)

noun
Loss of hair occurring in the course of various diseases or following prolonged febrile illness.

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