Question

. In Cornwell's novel, The Last Precinct,

1. What is hypertrichosis? How do you think this medical anomaly could be used in a mystery?

You do not need to read this novel, although it may pique your interest, to do so...when you have free time. I am sure that you will enjoy all of her medical mysteries when you have completed medical terminology..

2. Newborns may be covered with light hair, and this is normal unlike the genetic form of hypertrichosis. What is this newborn hair called?

3. Can you understand the fear of werewolves as they relate to this medical term?

Post your answers.Use your imagination..

Answer 1

1.The word hypertrichosis (hyper=increased ,trichosis=hair).In simple it is the presence of excess hair in the body it can be general (entire body) or specific (particular part of the body).It may be present from birth (genetic defects) or acquired(cancer,medication, hyperthyroidism.

This medical anamoly is taken as a mystery by a lay man people otger than a medical professionals because of its rare cases.It can be used as a strange figure because the exact cause is unidentified making it a mystery

2.The new born are covered with a light thin ,colourless hair all over the body this is called as lanugo. This sheds on its own by few week after birth (if it is not shedded out in 7 or 8 months of gestation period)

3.Th person can change or take an image of a wolf .It is termed as lycanthrope.The human seems to be terrific fur to the appearance and often puts one under extreme fear and anxiety state.