ophiasis

ophiasis

 [o-fi´ah-sis] a form of alopecia areata involving the temporal and occipital margins of the scalp in a continuous band.

o·phi·a·sis

(ō-fī'ă-sis), A form of alopecia areata in which the loss of hair occurs in bands along the scalp margin partially or completely encircling the head. [G., fr. ophis, snake]

o·phi·a·sis

(ō-fī'ă-sis) A form of alopecia areata in which the loss of hair occurs in bands along the scalp margin partially or completely encircling the head. [G., fr. ophis, snake]