1. The plural of pilosity; the state or quality of being hairy or covered with hair.
Usage: Formal or technical usage, often found in medical, biological, or scientific contexts.
2. Individual instances or patches of hair or hair-like structures on a surface or organism.
Usage: Technical usage in biology and botany.

Examples

• The dermatologist noted the varying pilosities across different regions of the patient's skin.
• Certain plant species exhibit distinct pilosities on their leaves as a defense mechanism.
• The pilosities on the insect's legs help it grip surfaces.
• Increased pilosities can be a symptom of hormonal imbalances.
• The microscope revealed fine pilosities that were invisible to the naked eye.