follicular

adjective

fol·​lic·​u·​lar fəˈlikyələ(r) 

(ˈ)fä¦l-

1

: like, belonging to, or provided with follicles : consisting of or involving follicles

2

: affecting follicles

follicular tonsillitis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin folliculus + English -ar

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