pilonidal

[ pahy-luh-nahyd-l ]
/ ˌpaɪ ləˈnaɪd l /

adjective Pathology.

noting or pertaining to a growth of hair in a dermoid cyst or in the deeper layers of the skin.

Origin of pilonidal

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at pile3, -o-, nidus, -al1

Words nearby pilonidal

pilojection, pilomatrixoma, pilomotor, pilomotor reflex, pilon, pilonidal, pilonidal sinus, pilos, pilose, pilosebaceous, pilot

Medical definitions for pilonidal

pilonidal
[ pī′lə-nīd′l ]

adj.

Of or relating to a growth of hair in a dermoid cyst or in the deeper layers of the skin.