lanugo

/ləˈnjuːɡəʊ/ · noun

Meaning

Soft down or fine hair, specifically that covering the human foetus or a tumorous area.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

nether-hair(English)nether hair(English)netherhair(English)nevus(English)nodularity(English)nuchal(English)nævus(English)nodule(English)vellus(English)hair(English)birth(English)found(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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