Chaetophorous refers to an organism or organism part that bears hair-like structures or bristles. It is a specific term used in biology and related fields. Some synonyms for chaetophorous include trichogenous, setiferous, pilose, and hirsute. Trichogenous means having hair-like structures, while setiferous pertains to structures bearing bristles. Pilose is another synonym for hairy, and hirsute pertains to excessive or coarse hair growth. These terms may be used in place of chaetophorous depending on the context, to describe different organisms, parts, or structures, or to provide more variety in written or verbal communication.