A filament-like structure consisting of a shaft which projects to the surface of the SKIN from a root which is softer than the shaft and lodges in the cavity of a HAIR FOLLICLE. It is found on most surfaces of the body.
Synonyms: Hair, Hairs, Fetal Hairs, Fetal Hair, Lanugo, Hair, Fetal, Hairs, Fetal
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abnormally pulling at one's hair = TRICHOTILLOMANIA; HAIR FOLLICLE is available ,LANUGO was see under HAIR 1963-78 ,use HAIR to search LANUGO 1966-78
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D006197
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