pilonidal /pi·lo·ni·dal/ (-nīd´'l) having a nidus of hairs.
pilonidal
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pi·lo·ni·dal (p  l -nd l)adj. Of or relating to a growth of hair in a dermoid cyst or in the deeper layers of the skin. |
pilonidal
[pī′lənī′dəl]
Etymology: L, pilus, hair, nidus, nest
a growth of hair in a cyst or other internal structure.
pilonidal
having a nidus of hairs.
pilonidal sinus
see dermoid cyst.
Patient discussion about pilonidal.
Q. What is pilonidal cyst?
A. A pilonidal cyst, also referred as sacrococcygeal fistula, is a blanket term for any type of skin infection near the tailbone. The condition is also referred as pilonidal sinus disease. It is usually painful. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilonidal_cyst
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