Monilethrix (also referred to as `Beaded hair`) is a rare autosomal dominant hair disease that results in short, fragile, broken hair that appears beaded. It comes from the Latin word for necklace (monile) and the Greek word for hair (thrix). == Characteristics == The presentation may be of alopecia. Individuals vary in severity of symptoms. Nai.....
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An autosomal dominant trichodystrophy in which brittle hairs show a series of constrictions, usually without a medulla. ... Synonym: beaded hair, moniliform hair. ... Origin: L. Monile, necklace, + G. Thrix, hair ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(mo-nil´ә-thriks) a hereditary condition in which the hairs have constrictions, giving a beading effect, and are brittle.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mō-nil′ĕ-thriks Definitions: 1. An autosomal dominant trichodystrophy in which brittle hairs show a series of constrictions, usually without a medulla. Synonyms: beaded hair, moniliform hair
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