phal·a·cro·sis \ˌfaləˈkrōsə̇s\noun (pluralphalacro·ses \-ˌsēz\) Etymology: New Latin, from Greek phalakrōsis, from phalakros bald (from phalos white + akron top) + ōsis -osis; akin to Greek phalios having a white spot, and to Greek akmē point — more at bald, edge : baldness, alopecia