Meaning of the word alopecia in English

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alopecia

US /ˌæl.oʊˈpiː.ʃə/
UK /ˌæl.əˈpiː.ʃə/
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Noun

the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows; baldness.

Example:
She was diagnosed with alopecia, which caused her hair to fall out in patches.
There are various types of alopecia, each with different causes and treatments.