Hair

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.

Year introduced: LANUGO was see under HAIR 1963-1978

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Tree Number(s): A17.360

MeSH Unique ID: D006197

Entry Terms:

• Hairs
• Lanugo
• Hair, Fetal
• Fetal Hair
• Fetal Hairs
• Hairs, Fetal

See Also:

• Hair Analysis

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Integumentary System
Hair
Animal Fur
Eyebrows
Eyelashes
Hair Follicle
Wool