How Do You Spell MADAROSIS?

Pronunciation: [mˌadɐɹˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA)

Madarosis is a medical term used to describe the loss of eyelashes or eyebrows. The word is spelled as [mædəˈroʊsɪs] in IPA phonetic transcription. The 'm' is pronounced as the letter itself, followed by the short vowel 'a' sound, then the 'd' is pronounced with a schwa sound 'ə'. The 'r' is pronounced with a long vowel sound 'o', followed by the 's' which ends in a short vowel 'ɪ' sound. The word also has a suffix 'osis' meaning abnormal condition.

MADAROSIS Meaning and Definition

  1. Madarosis is a medical term that refers to the abnormal or excessive loss of eyelashes or eyebrows. It is derived from the Greek words "máda," meaning "brow," and "rósis," meaning "falling off."

    Madarosis can occur either partially or completely, resulting in thinning or complete absence of lashes or brows. It is typically a symptom of an underlying medical condition rather than a disorder itself. The condition can affect individuals of any age, gender, or race.

    There are various causes of madarosis, including but not limited to:

    1. Trauma: Injuries, burns, or physical trauma to the eyelid or eyebrow region can lead to the loss of lashes or brows.

    2. Infections: Certain infections like fungal or bacterial can cause inflammation and subsequent hair loss.

    3. Dermatological conditions: Various skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, alopecia areata, or lupus can contribute to the loss of eyebrows or eyelashes.

    4. Autoimmune diseases: Conditions like Sjögren's syndrome or discoid lupus erythematosus can result in the thinning or loss of hair in the eyelash or eyebrow areas.

    5. Hormonal imbalances: Fluctuations in hormonal levels, such as those encountered during pregnancy or menopause, can lead to madarosis.

    Treatment for madarosis is dependent on the underlying cause. In some cases, the hair may grow back naturally once the cause is resolved. For others, treatment may involve addressing the primary medical condition or managing any contributing factors. Cosmetic interventions such as false eyelashes, eyebrow pencils, or transplantation may also be options for those wanting to address the visual appearance of madarosis.

  2. Loss of the eyebrows or of the eyelashes.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for MADAROSIS

  • nadarosis
  • kadarosis
  • jadarosis
  • mzdarosis
  • msdarosis
  • mwdarosis
  • mqdarosis
  • masarosis
  • maxarosis
  • macarosis
  • mafarosis
  • mararosis
  • maearosis
  • madzrosis
  • madsrosis
  • madwrosis
  • madqrosis
  • madaeosis
  • madadosis
  • madafosis

Etymology of MADAROSIS

The word "madarosis" is derived from the Greek words "ma" meaning "without" or "lacking" and "doros" meaning "gift" or "growth". Therefore, "madarosis" essentially refers to the absence or loss of eyelashes or eyebrows.

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