Excessive or unwanted hair that grows on a womanâs body and face is called hirsutism. This may be the result of a hormone imbalance that can compromise health. Excessive or unwanted hair that grows on a womanâs body and face is called hirsutism.
A recession is a period of at least two quarters of GDP contraction which usually involves job losses, reduced corporate profits and lower government revenue.
Related Terms. Period of general economic decline, defined usually as a contraction in the GDP for six months (two consecutive quarters) or longer. Marked by high unemployment, stagnant wages, and fall in retail sales, a recession generally does not last longer than one year and is much milder than a depression. Although recessions are considered a normal part of a capitalist economy, there is no unanimity of economists on its causes.