Formal or technical term for human head hair, often used in medical, cosmetic, or scientific contexts. In everyday conversation, 髪 (かみ) or 髪の毛 (かみのけ) is more common.
This shampoo repairs hair damage.
The main component of hair is a protein called keratin.
General word for hair or fur on any part of the body. 毛髪 specifically refers to human head hair.
hair transplant
Compound of 毛 (もう, 'hair') and 髪 (はつ, 'hair of the head'). Both components are Sino-Japanese readings.