lanugo

[US]/ləˈnjuːɡəʊ/
[UK]/ləˈnuːɡoʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.fine soft hair, especially that which covers the body of a fetus
Word Forms
Plurallanugoes

Phrases & Collocations

lanugo hair

lanugo stage

excess lanugo

lanugo shedding

lanugo growth

fine lanugo

lanugo presence

lanugo texture

lanugo development

lanugo function

Example Sentences

the baby was born with a fine layer of lanugo.

lanugo often disappears shortly after birth.

some premature infants may have more lanugo than full-term babies.

doctors check for lanugo to assess the baby's gestational age.

lanugo can be a sign of a developing fetus.

parents often find lanugo cute on their newborns.

lanugo helps to keep the baby's skin warm in the womb.

some cultures believe lanugo is a sign of good luck.

lanugo can sometimes be mistaken for other skin conditions.

it is normal for babies to have lanugo at birth.

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