hirsutism
Noun: A medical condition characterized by excessive growth of hair, typically in a pattern more typical of male hair growth (androgen-dependent), occurring in women or sometimes in men. It refers to the abnormal amount of hair on areas of the body where hair is usually minimal or absent.
"Hirsutism" is a formal, medical term. It is used specifically to describe a clinical sign, often associated with hormonal imbalances like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is not used for normal hairiness.
- The doctor diagnosed her with hirsutism, which was linked to her polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Hirsutism can be a source of significant psychological distress for affected women.
- Treatment for hirsutism may include hormonal therapy and hair removal techniques.
- Idiomatic/Figurative Use: The term is almost exclusively used in its literal, medical sense. It is not commonly used figuratively.
- Hirsute (adjective): Covered with hair; hairy. This is the related adjective form.
- He had a notably hirsute chest.
- Hypertrichosis (Note: In strict medical terminology, "hypertrichosis" refers to excessive hair growth on the body, which can be generalized or localized and is not necessarily androgen-dependent, while "hirsutism" is specifically male-pattern hair growth in women.)
- Alopecia (hair loss)
- Glabrousness (the state of being smooth and hairless)
The core meaning of "hirsutism" is pathological, excessive hair growth. It is distinct from simply being "hairy," as it implies a deviation from the norm for the individual's age, sex, and ethnicity, often due to an underlying endocrine cause.
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excessive hairiness
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