follicle
noun
fol·li·cle
ˈfä-li-kəl 
1
a
: a small anatomical cavity or deep narrow-mouthed depression
b
: a small lymph node
c
: a vesicle in the mammalian ovary that contains a developing egg surrounded by a covering of cells
especially
: graafian follicle
2
: a dry dehiscent one-celled many-seeded fruit (as of the milkweed) that has a single carpel and opens along one suture
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During this phase, the ruptured follicle that released an egg turns into a mass of cells called the corpus luteum.
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Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
The medical professional will also make sure that the donor area has sufficient healthy, high-quality follicles to get the best natural-looking hair.
—Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2024
Shampoo Without washing, sebum, the natural oil that protects the hair and follicles, can build up and attract dust and dirt.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
These formulas support the scalp and nurture the follicles to bring you one step closer to thicker, healthier hair.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
The medical professional will also make sure that the donor area has sufficient healthy, high-quality follicles to get the best natural-looking hair.
—Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2024
Shampoo Without washing, sebum, the natural oil that protects the hair and follicles, can build up and attract dust and dirt.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
These formulas support the scalp and nurture the follicles to bring you one step closer to thicker, healthier hair.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Follicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follicle. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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follicle
noun
fol·li·cle
ˈfäl-i-kəl
1
a
: a small cavity or a deep bodily depression with a narrow mouth (as one from which a hair grows)
2
: a dry one-celled fruit (as in the milkweed) that splits open by one seam when ripe
Medical Definition
follicle
noun
fol·li·cle
ˈfäl-i-kəl
1
: a small anatomical cavity or deep narrow-mouthed depression
especially
: a small simple or slightly branched gland : crypt
2
: a small lymph node
3
: a vesicle in the mammalian ovary that contains a developing egg surrounded by a covering of cells : ovarian follicle
especially
: graafian follicle
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