medulla of hair shaft

me·dul·la of hair shaft

the central axis of some hairs, containing a column of large vacuolated and keratinized cells; the medullary portion is surrounded by the cortex.

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me·dul·la of hair shaft

(mĕ-dŭl'ă hār shaft)

The central axis of some hairs, containing a column of large vacuolated and keratinized cells; the medullary portion is surrounded by the cortex.

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