Meaning & use
follicles
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small sac-like structures in the skin from which hair grows, or similar small cavities or glands elsewhere in the body.
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Damaged hair follicles can lead to thinning or hair loss.
Ovarian follicles release eggs during a woman's menstrual cycle.
A note on using this word
While hair follicles are the most familiar example, 'follicle' is a general biological term for various small sac-like structures, including ovarian follicles.
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