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.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012