Meaning of the word "male pattern baldness" in English

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male pattern baldness

US /meɪl ˈpæt.ərn ˈbɑːld.nəs/
UK /meɪl ˈpæt.ərn ˈbɑːld.nəs/
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Noun

1.

a common type of hair loss that affects men, characterized by a receding hairline and thinning hair on the crown

Example:
He started experiencing male pattern baldness in his late twenties.
Treatments for male pattern baldness include topical solutions and oral medications.
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