catagen

catagen
A regressing phase of the hair growth cycle during which cell proliferation ceases, the hair follicle shortens, and an anchored club hair is produced.

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n.

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cat·a·gen (katґə-jən) the brief second portion of the hair cycle in which growth (anagen) stops and resting (telogen) starts.

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