Meaning & use
follicle
A small sac-like cavity in the skin from which a hair grows.
See it in a sentence
Damaged hair follicles can shrink over time, causing strands to grow thinner.
The dermatologist examined the scalp closely to check whether the follicles were inflamed.
A note on using this word
Follicle also names other small biological sacs, such as ovarian follicles that hold developing egg cells; context determines which is meant.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A small fluid-filled sac in an ovary that contains a developing egg cell.
Doctors tracked the growth of several follicles during her fertility treatment.
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