ETYM Latin alopecia, Greek alopekia, from alophx fox, because loss of the hair is common among foxes.
Loss of hair (especially on the head) or wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseases or drugs and treatments (chemotherapy for cancer).
Patchy baldness, baldness. alopecia areata, loss of hair in small patches.
Another name for baldness.