hair root
root of hair
The enlarged basal part of a hair within the skin[BTO]. The root of the hair ends in an enlargement, the hair bulb, which is whiter in color and softer in texture than the shaft, and is lodged in a follicular involution of the epidermis called the hair follicle. [Wikipedia].
| Type | Organ |
| Structure parente | cutaneous appendage |
| Nom latin | root of hair |
| FMA ID | 70730 |
Questions fréquentes
What is the hair root?
The enlarged basal part of a hair within the skin[BTO]. The root of the hair ends in an enlargement, the hair bulb, which is whiter in color and softer in texture than the shaft, and is lodged in a follicular involution of the epidermis called the hair follicle. [Wikipedia].
What is the Latin name for the hair root?
The Latin name for the hair root is root of hair.
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