Main Entry: fol·li·cle

Pronunciation: \ˈfäl-i-kəl\

Function: noun

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