archorrhea

/ɑrkoʊˈriːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of excessive or abnormal hair growth, often associated with polycythemia vera or other blood disorders.

“The patient’s doctor warned him about the risk of developing archorrhea as a complication of his underlying condition.”

Synonyms

  • hirsutism
  • hypertrichosis

Antonyms

  • alopecia