pattern baldness

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Definition of pattern baldness in English English dictionary

A gradual loss of hair, common in humans, especially males

Related Terms

male pattern baldness

a progressive loss of hair from the scalp in men caused by the presence of testosterone

male pattern baldness

A progressive, diffuse loss of scalp hair in men that begins in the twenties or early thirties, depends on the presence of the androgenic hormone testosterone, and is caused by a combination of genetic and hormonal factors. Also called androgenetic alopecia

Hyphenation

pat·tern bald·ness

Turkish pronunciation

pätırn bôldnıs

Synonyms

androgenic alopecia

Pronunciation

/ˈpatərn ˈbôldnəs/ /ˈpætɜrn ˈbɔːldnəs/