Synonym: hirsutism. ... Origin: pilo-+ G. -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: pī-lō′sis Synonyms: hirsutism
Excesive growth of androgen-dependant hair especially on the face and chest of women. The condition may be due to hormonal imbalance that originates from the ovaries or adrenal glands. Quite frequently, mild hirsutism develops during pregnancy because of hormonal shifts. Synonym(s): Hirsutism
pilosis 1. A condition of hairiness. 2. The abnormal growth of hair.