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the insertion of synthetic fibers or human hair into the scalp to cover baldness. Cf. hair transplant.[1970-75]
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Universalium. 2010.
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hair implant — the insertion of synthetic fibers or human hair into the scalp to cover baldness. Cf. hair transplant. [1970 75] * * * hair implant or hair implantation, the surgical sewing into the scalp of specially treated wire loops to which a hairpiece or… … Useful english dictionary
hair implant — hair′ im plant n. srg the insertion of synthetic fibers or human hair into a bald area of the scalp Compare hair transplant • Etymology: 1970–75 … From formal English to slang
hair transplantation — hair transplant or hair transplantation, the surgical procedure of removing plugs of hair follicles from the sides and back of a person s head and grafting them into bald or sparse spots on top of the head. See also hair implant. (Cf. ↑hair… … Useful english dictionary
hair implantation — hair implant or hair implantation, the surgical sewing into the scalp of specially treated wire loops to which a hairpiece or tufts of hair are attached. See also hair transplant. (Cf. ↑hair transplant) … Useful english dictionary
hair transplant — the surgical transfer of clumps of skin with hair or of viable hair follicles from one site of the body to another, usually performed to correct baldness. Cf. hair implant. [1970 75] * * * hair transplant or hair transplantation, the surgical… … Useful english dictionary
hair transplant — the surgical transfer of clumps of skin with hair or of viable hair follicles from one site of the body to another, usually performed to correct baldness. Cf. hair implant. [1970 75] * * * … Universalium
hair — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) I n. mane (see hair); filament;bit, inch (see narrowness, nearness). II Body covering filament Nouns 1. hair; head of hair, mop, mane, crop of hair, thatch, shock; gray, silver or white hair (see… … English dictionary for students
Cochlear implant — A cochlear implant (CI) is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing. The cochlear implant is often referred to as a bionic ear. As of December 2010,… … Wikipedia
rug — [n1] carpet carpeting, floor covering, mat, matting, runner, shag*, tapestry, throw rug, wall to wall carpeting; concept 473 rug [n2] hairpiece false hair, hair extension, hair implant, hair weaving, toupee, wig; concept 392 … New thesaurus
toupee — [n] wig false hair, hair extension, hair implant, hairpiece, hair weaving, periwig, peruke, postiche, rug*; concept 392 … New thesaurus
