Anagen Definition

ănə-jən
noun
The growth phase in the hair growth cycle during which a newly formed hair continues to grow. It is generally the longest phase and is followed by catagen.
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Noun

Singular:
anagen
Plural:
anagens

Anagen Sentence Examples

  • During the anagen phase, cells divide allowing for new growth.

  • Anyone who experiences trouble growing out their hair is often considered to have a short growth period in the anagen phase.

  • There are two different types of alopecia, medically known as anagen effluvium and Telogen effluvium.

  • About 80 percent to 90 percent of hair follicles are involved in this active growing period called the anagen phase.

  • The first phase of this cycle is called the anagen phase and it's the active, growing phase for a hair.

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Words Starting With

AANANA

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NENGEN

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