follicle

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English

A hair follicle and nearby structures

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin folliculus.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈfɒlɪk(ə)l/
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Noun

follicle (plural follicles)

  1. (anatomy) A small cavity or sac, such as a hair follicle.
  2. (botany) A type of primitive dry fruit produced by certain flowering plants.

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