"pili torti" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Plural form of Latin pilus (“hair”) + tortus (“twisted”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|pilus|t=hair}} Latin pilus (“hair”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pili torti (uncountable)
  1. (medicine) A condition of the skin appendage, characterized by short and brittle hairs that appear flattened and twisted when viewed through a microscope. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine

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