leontiasis

/liˌɒntiˈɑːsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare, benign condition characterized by excessive hair growth on the face, often resembling a lion’s mane, typically associated with androgenetic alopecia in women.

“The doctor diagnosed her with leontiasis due to her unusual facial hair growth.”

Synonyms

  • hirsutism
  • hypertrichosis

Antonyms

  • alopecia