HIRSUTIES
\hˈɜːsjuːtɪz], \hˈɜːsjuːtɪz], \h_ˈɜː_s_j_uː_t_ɪ_z]\
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Growth of hairs on extraneous parts, or, superfluous growth on parts; as in cases of bearded women.-Good. When congenital, it is termed Hirsuties adnata.
By Robley Dunglison
By Alexander Duane
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