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
Parent Structure cutaneous appendage
Latin Name root of hair
FMA ID 70730

Frequently Asked Questions

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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