poliosis

/pəˈlaɪ.əsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition characterized by white patches on the hair, typically due to a lack of melanin, often associated with neurological conditions or genetic disorders.

“The doctor examined the patient’s scalp and diagnosed poliosis, a rare condition affecting a small number of people worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • achromia
  • leucism