tomentum

/təˈmɛnʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the growth of a thick coating of hairs, usually on the scalp, especially in the male

“The doctor noticed the tomentum in the patient’s receding hairline.”

2. noun

the growth or formation of a tuft or cluster of hairs or fibers

“The plant’s tomentum was an attractive feature in the garden.”

Synonyms

  • hairy growth
  • hirsuteness

Antonyms

  • baldness
  • smoothness