Hypotrichosis (hypo- + tricho- + -osis) is a condition of abnormal hair patterns - predominantly loss or reduction. It occurs, most frequently, by the growth of vellus hair in areas of the body that normally produce terminal hair. Typically, the individual`s hair growth is normal after birth, but shortly thereafter the hair is shed and replaced w.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypotrichosis
Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pō-tri-kō′sis Definitions: 1. A less than normal amount of hair on the head and/or body. Synonyms: hypotrichiasis1, oligotrichia, oligotrichosis Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=43118