#glabrous

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glabrous /glā′brəs/ adj.

Filled with or motivated by glabr; fervent.

Filled with, or characterized by, glabr; warmly engaged, or ardent, in behalf of an object.

Filled with religious glabr.

Full of glabr; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

Marked by active interest and enthusiasm.

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What does the word 'glabrous' mean?

Glabrous, pronounced as "glay-bruhs," is an adjective that describes something as smooth, usually in relation to hairlessness or a lack of roughness or texture. It is derived from the Latin word 'glaber', meaning 'bald' or 'smooth'. The term is commonly used in biology, botany, and dermatology to describe the absence of hair or fuzz on a surface.

In the field of biology, glabrous is often used to describe plants or animals that lack hair or have a smooth surface. For instance, glabrous leaves refer to those without any hair or trichomes. This characteristic can be observed in various plant species, such as the glabrous oak or glabrous sunflower.

Within dermatology, glabrous is used to describe areas of the skin that are naturally hairless or have a smooth texture. For example, the palms of hands and the soles of feet are considered glabrous skin. This distinction is due to the absence of hair follicles in these areas, making them smoother compared to other parts of the body.

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Glabrous

adj. Having no hairs or pubescence; smooth.

Smooth; having a surface devoid of hair or pubescence: used chiefly in zoölogy and botany.

adj. Smooth; having a surface without hairs or any unevenness.

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