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pilose definition

pi·lose (pī′lōs′)

adjective

covered with hair, esp. fine, soft hair

Etymology: L pilosus < pilus, hair: see pile

Related Forms:

  • pilosity pi·los′·ity (pī läs′ə tē) noun

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