Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006983
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006983
Preferred Name

Hypertrichosis

Definitions
Excessive hair growth at inappropriate locations, such as on the extremities, the head, and the back. It is caused by genetic or acquired factors, and is an androgen-independent process. This concept does not include HIRSUTISM which is an androgen-dependent excess hair growth in WOMEN and CHILDREN.
Synonyms
Hypertrichoses
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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