Definition of follicle
1a : a small anatomical cavity or deep narrow-mouthed depressionb : a small lymph nodec : 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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After such a great deal of time, my follicles were still as strong as ever and but a few small patches had responded to treatment.
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Marta Camkiran, senior esthetician at New York City's Haven Spa, also stresses shaving in the direction of hair growth to avoid irritating the follicles.
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Those with high sensitivity will be the first to experience a weakening in their follicles.
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The air in a spacecraft is full of hair follicles and dead skin floating around.
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The chilled, tight, helmet-type hats constrict blood vessels and possibly prevent chemo from reaching hair follicles, according to breastcancer.org.
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Dr. Andy Huang told her while seeing multiple follicles and a viable egg.
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The Simple Rx: Unplug the clogged hair follicle with exfoliating ingredients, such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid.
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A. Hair goes gray as cells called melanocytes at the base of each hair follicle get damaged by disease, environmental exposures or simply age.
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Origin and Etymology of follicle
New Latin folliculus, from Latin, diminutive of follis bag — more at fool
FOLLICLE Defined for English Language Learners
follicle
playDefinition of follicle for English Language Learners
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: a tiny hole in the skin from which a hair grows
Medical Dictionary
follicle
playMedical 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
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