pilonidal

English

Etymology

From Latin pilus (“hair”) and nidus (“nest”).

Adjective

pilonidal (not comparable)

  1. Having body hairs which have grown in a concentrated area on the skin and formed a cyst or abscess.

Derived terms

  • pilonidal abscess
  • pilonidal cyst
  • pilonidal disease
  • pilonidal sinus

Translations

having body hairs which have grown in a concentrated area

See also

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