Anatomy

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Hairs
  • Fetal Hair
  • Hair, Fetal
  • Lanugo
  • Fetal Hairs
  • Hairs, Fetal

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

abnormally pulling at one's hair = TRICHOTILLOMANIA; HAIR FOLLICLE is available

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History Note

LANUGO was see under HAIR 1963-78

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  1. A17w.360w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hair. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006197. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006197
  2. Hair. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair
  3. Hair. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28472