Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Irregular atrophy of the hairs, giving them a beaded appearance.
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- noun A rare
autosomal -dominant hair disease that results in short, fragile, broken hair with abeaded appearance.
Etymologies
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From Latin "necklace" and Ancient Greek "hair".
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