male pattern baldness
A genetically predisposed loss of hair from the scalp in males, theorized to be caused…A genetically predisposed loss of hair from the scalp in males, theorized to be caused by an excessive response to androgens, specifically dihydrotestosterone.
» Tom has male pattern baldness.
У Тома облысение мужского типа. — Wezel · CC BY 2.0 FR
ddnktr · Tatoeba · CC0Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A genetically predisposed loss of hair from the scalp in males, theorized to be caused by an excessive response to androgens, specifically dihydrotestosterone.
- loss of hair on the crown of the head
Examples
1 sentencesTom has male pattern baldness.
ruУ Тома облысение мужского типа. — Wezel · CC BY 2.0 FR
Synonyms
5 synonyms- loss of hair on the crown of the head:male-patterned baldness
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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