graafian follicle

noun

graaf·ian follicle ˈgrä-fē-ən-

ˈgra-

often capitalized G

: a mature liquid-filled cavity in a mammalian ovary that ruptures during ovulation to release an egg

Word History

Etymology

Regnier de Graaf †1673 Dutch anatomist

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graafian follicle was in 1883

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“Graafian follicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graafian%20follicle. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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graafian follicle

noun

graaf·ian follicle ˌgräf-ē-ən-

ˌgraf-

often capitalized G

: a small fluid-filled cavity in the ovary of a mammal that encloses a developing egg

Medical Definition

graafian follicle

noun

graaf·ian follicle ˌgräf-ē-ən-

ˌgraf-

often capitalized G

: a mature follicle in a mammalian ovary that contains a liquid-filled cavity and that ruptures during ovulation to release an egg

called also vesicular ovarian follicle

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graafian follicle

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