word
Medical
Alopecia
al-oh-PEE-shah
/ˌæləˈpiːʃɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
alopecia
Dictionary meaning
Partial or complete loss of hair from the scalp or body.
History and origin
Greek: mange
Common mispronunciations
al-oh-PEE-see-ah
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