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lanugo Definition

la·nugo (lə no̵̅o̅′gō, -nyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

a soft, downy growth; esp.,

  1. the soft, downy hair covering the human fetus
  2. the fine hair covering most of the human body

Etymology: L, down < lana, wool

lanugo Related Forms
la·nu′·gi·nous (--ji nəs) adjective or la·nu′·gi·nose′--ji nōs′

Browse dictionary entries near lanugo

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  3. ‹ lanthanide
  4. ‹ lanternfish
  5. ‹ lantern tree
  6. ‹ lantern slide
  7. ‹ lantern jaw
  8. ‹ lantern fly
  9. ‹ lantern
  10. ‹ lantana
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