vellus hair
US /ˈvel.əs her/
UK /ˈvel.əs her/
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軟毛, うぶ毛
short, fine, light-colored, and barely noticeable hair that develops on most of a person's body during childhood
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Unlike terminal hair, vellus hair is very fine and lacks pigment.
終毛とは異なり、軟毛は非常に細く、色素がありません。
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During puberty, vellus hair can transform into terminal hair in certain areas.
思春期には、軟毛が特定の部位で終毛に変化することがあります。