Glabrous

usgb/ˈɡlæb.rəs/
Adjective

Smooth and hairless, commonly used to describe plant surfaces and regions of human skin.

The glabrous leaves of the plant made it easy to identify in the garden.
Visual representation of "glabrous" - Smooth and hairless, commonly used to describe plant surfaces and regions of human skin.

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glabrous surface,glabrous skin,glabrous leaves

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Use in Botany

When describing plant surfaces, 'glabrous' emphasizes the smooth, hairless quality, which is important for identification.

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The glabrous stems of flowering plants are often noticed during exploration.
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Use in Anatomy

In human anatomy, 'glabrous' describes areas of the skin that lack hair, which can be significant in medical contexts.

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The glabrous regions of the palm are often studied for dermatological research.
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Connotation

Though often used scientifically, using 'glabrous' in everyday conversation can sound overly formal or technical.

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You might call smooth skin 'glabrous' in a scientific discussion, but generally refer to it as just 'smooth' socially.
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