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General Medical Terms

follicle

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1 Definition of follicle

Meaning of follicle: A sac or pouch-like cavity formed by a group of cells.

A sac or pouch-like cavity formed by a group of cells. In the ovaries, one follicle contains one egg. In the skin, one follicle contains one hair.

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