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poliosis

/ˌpɒl.iˈəʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌpɒl.iˈəʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся потерей пигмента в волосах, что приводит к появлению белых или серых участков.

A medical condition characterized by the loss of pigment in the hair, resulting in white or gray patches.

uncountable

  1. Loss of hair pigmentC1formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by the loss of melanin in hair, resulting in white or gray patches.

    ruПоседение

    • Poliosis can be caused by certain autoimmune disorders.
    • The patient presented with a distinct patch of poliosis on her scalp.
    • Some people are born with poliosis due to genetic factors.