erineum

/ɛˈriːnɪəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually rounded, patch of hairless skin, especially on the body of an animal, typically as a result of friction or rubbing against another body part.

“The veterinarian examined the erineum on the cat’s belly to determine the cause of the hair loss.”

Synonyms

  • alopecia
  • nudum

Antonyms

  • hirsutism