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Definition of pattern baldness in English English dictionary
- A gradual loss of hair, common in humans, especially males
- 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
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pattern baldness
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pat·tern bald·nessTurkish pronunciation
pätırn bôldnısSynonyms
androgenic alopeciaPronunciation
/ˈpatərn ˈbôldnəs/ /ˈpætɜrn ˈbɔːldnəs/
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