CAPILLUS
\kˈapɪləs], \kˈapɪləs], \k_ˈa_p_ɪ_l_ə_s]\
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Quasi Capitis Pilus, Coma, Chaete, Crinis, Pilus, Thrix, Caesa'ries, (F.) Cheveu. This term is generally applied to the hair of the head, Pili seu Honor cap'itis, the characters of which vary according to races, individuals, &c. Hairs arise in the areolar membrane, where the bulb is placed, and are composed of two parts-one, external, transparent, and of an epidermoid character; the other, internal and sui generis, which, in the opinion of some, communicates to them their colour. The hair is insensible, and grows from the root.
By Robley Dunglison