epilation

/ˈɛpəˌleɪʃən/

Definitions of epilation

1. noun

   loss of hair; the result of removing hair
   types:

   psilosis

   falling out of hair

   type of:

   loss

   gradual decline in amount or activity
2. noun

   the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin)
   synonyms: depilation

   types:

   shave, shaving

   the act of removing hair with a razor

   electrolysis

   removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root

   tonsure

   shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order

   type of:

   cleaning, cleansing, cleanup

   the act of making something clean