psilology

/ˌsɪloʊˈlɒdʒi/ or /ˌsaɪloʊˈlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study or analysis of baldness, particularly male pattern baldness.

“The dermatologist conducted a thorough psilology to understand the causes of the patient’s hair loss.”

2. noun

The study of bald or hairless places, such as bald mountains or bald beaches.

“The geologist’s field of study was psilology, focusing on the unique formations of the area’s bald landscapes.”

Synonyms

  • alopecia
  • trichology

Antonyms

  • hirsutology
  • hypertrichosis