capillus

noun

ca·​pil·​lus kə-ˈpil-əs How to pronounce capillus (audio)
plural capilli -ˈpil-ˌī, -(ˌ)ē How to pronounce capillus (audio)
: a hair especially of the head

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“Capillus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/capillus. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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