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).
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