poliosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The decrease or absence of melanin in head hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes.

Word forms

poliosis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πολῐός (polĭós, “grey”) + -osis.

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