follicle

fol·li·cle

noun \ˈfäl-i-kəl\

Definition of FOLLICLE

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

—fol·lic·u·lar \fə-ˈlik-yə-lər, fä-\ adjective