hair shaft
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hair shaft
the nongrowing portion of a hair that protrudes from the skin, that is, from the follicle.
Synonym(s): scapus pili
hair shaft
The keratinized portion of a hair that extends from a hair follicle beyond the surface of the epidermis.
See: hairSee also: shaft