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Meaning of follicle
The primary meaning of the word "follicle" is a small fluid-filled cavity or sac, particularly in the skin or other parts of the body.
Etymology of follicle
The word "follicle" comes from the Latin "folliculus", meaning "small bag" or "pod", which is a diminutive form of "folis", meaning "bag" or "bellows".
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe small anatomical cavities or sacs, and has been adapted in various fields such as biology, medicine, and dermatology.
Synonyms
cavity
pouch
sac
capsule
vessel
pocket
cyst
blister
abscess
boil
pustule
tubercle
nodule
bump
lump
swelling
protrusion
growth
tumor
cystic structure
hair follicle
sebaceous gland
oil gland
sweat gland
glandular structure
secretory organ
hormonal gland
endocrine gland
exocrine gland
ductless gland
glandular tissue
follicular structure
Definitions
- A small fluid-filled cavity or sac, especially one in the skin, containing a hair root or a gland.
- A small anatomical cavity or space, especially one that contains a specific organ or structure.
- In biology, a small cluster of cells, especially one that produces eggs or hormones.
Usage Examples
- The hair follicle is the small cavity in the skin from which a hair grows.
- The ovary contains thousands of follicles, each containing an egg that may mature and be released.
- The doctor examined the follicle on the patient's skin to determine the cause of the inflammation.