Hir·tel'lous adjective [ Dim., from Latin hirtus hairy.] (Bot. & Zoology) Pubescent with minute and somewhat rigid hairs. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/48
Type: Term Pronunciation: hĭr′tĕ-lŭs Definitions: 1. Having or resembling fine hairs; term describing the filamentous protein polysaccharide coating of microvilli. See: glycocalyx Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=41072