Hypertrichosis (also called Ambras syndrome) is an abnormal amount of hair growth over the body; extensive cases of hypertrichosis have informally been called werewolf syndrome, because the appearance is similar to the werewolf. The two distinct types of hypertrichosis are generalized hypertrichosis, which occurs over the entire body, and localize... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertrichosis
excessive, abnormal hairiness that may be localized or cover the entire body. It is thought that hypertrichosis results either from persistence of ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/91
Excessive growth of the hair. Also called polytrichia and polytrichosis. ... (cf. Hirsutism) ... Origin: Gr. Thrix = hair ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(hi″pәr-trĭ-ko´sis) excessive growth of hair; see also hirsutism. hypertrichosis lanuginosa persistent or acquired production of lanugo. One type is a congenital, autosomal dominant disorder in which excessive hair is distributed over the entire body throughout l... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Excessive growth of terminal hair in areas not normally hairy. It is usually associated with the use of certain drugs like corticosteroids, diazoxide, minoxidil. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21512
hypertrichosis 1. Excessive growth of hair where hair normally grows. 2. The superfluous presence of hair. 3. Excessive growth of the hair; also called polytrichia and polytrichosis. Here is a special article about the X-ray treatment of hypertrichosis. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1018/13