leiotrichy

/liːɒtrɪki/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of hair growth in which the hair is distributed over the body in a uniform manner, with little or no distinction between the hairy and hairless areas.

“The condition of leiotrichy is relatively rare in humans but can be observed in certain animal species.”

Synonyms

  • hirsutism
  • hypertrichosis

Antonyms

  • alopecia
  • hypotrichosis