lanugo
(noun)
Soft down or fine hair that covers the human fetus.
Related Terms
meconium
gestational age
meconium
Examples of lanugo in the following topics:
Hair
Lanugo
, found on the fetus and for a bit after birth.
Fetal Development
The
lanugo
, or fine hair, begins to disappear, until it is gone (except on the upper arms and shoulders).