Definition

Adjective: Pertaining to or characterized by alopecia; relating to the loss of hair, wool, or feathers.

Usage

The adjective "alopecic" is used to describe conditions, symptoms, areas, or treatments associated with hair loss. It is a formal, medical term.

Examples

• The patient presented with several alopecic patches on the scalp.
• The veterinarian examined the alopecic areas on the dog's skin.
• The study focused on treatments for alopecic conditions.

Advanced Usage

• Alopecic areata: A specific term for a condition causing patchy hair loss.
  • She was diagnosed with alopecic areata.

Variants and Related Words

• Alopecia (noun): The medical term for hair loss itself.
  • He suffers from alopecia.

Synonyms

• Bald (though "bald" is a general state, while "alopecic" describes the medical condition or characteristic)
• Hairless (describing the state, not the medical condition)

Adjective

1. pertaining to loss of hair or wool or feathers