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pilous

/ˈpɪləs/

pilousadjective

more pilous

Comp.

most pilous

Super.

/ˈpɪləs/

Translations

The pilous surface of the leaf was unusual.

Волосатая поверхность листа была необычной.

Additional translations

покрытый волосами

Definitions

Covered with or having a lot of hair.

The pilous creature was difficult to identify due to its thick fur.

Relating to or possessing pili, the minute hair-like appendages of certain bacteria.

Pilous fimbriae allow the pathogen to adhere tightly to intestinal cells.

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