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vellus /vel·lus/ (vel´us) [L.]

1. the fine hair that succeeds the lanugo over most of the body.

2. a structure resembling this fine hair.

vel·lus (v

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n.

The fine hair present on the body before puberty.

vellus

1. fine hairs that appear on human skin after the lanugo hairs are cast off.

2. any fine, downy hair.

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