It is the pathological loss of hair or coat. From the Latin alopecia, ae ("ringworm, scabies"), because it makes hair fall out; although the origin is Greek by 945; 955; 969; 960; 949; 954; 953; 945; ( aloopekía ) , of 945; 955; 969; 960; 951; 958; (aloopeex "fox") , an animal that loses its fur annually to adapt to the summer season.