poliosis

English

Etymology

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

Noun

poliosis (uncountable)

  1. The decrease or absence of melanin in head hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes.
    Hyponym: poliosis circumscripta

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