canities

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[L., gray hair]
Congenital (rare) or acquired whiteness of the hair. The acquired form may develop rapidly or slowly and be partial or complete.

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[L., gray hair]
Congenital (rare) or acquired whiteness of the hair. The acquired form may develop rapidly or slowly and be partial or complete.

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