noun
- the state or condition of being hairy or covered with hair
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- The dermatologist examined the patient’s pilosity as part of the hormone evaluation.
- Excessive pilosity can be a symptom of certain endocrine disorders.
- The study measured pilosity patterns across different age groups.
- Changes in pilosity may indicate underlying medical conditions.
- The researcher documented variations in pilosity among the study participants.
- Abnormal pilosity prompted further investigation into the patient’s health.