noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A resting phase of the follicle in the cycle of hair growth.
2. 2
   An active-chain transfer agent used in the telomerization process.

Etymology

From telo- + -gen.

Related phrases

telogen effluvium

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