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follicles

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun follicle has 1 sense
  1. follicle - any small spherical group of cells containing a cavity
    --1 is a kind of
    vesicle, cyst
    --1 has particulars: hair follicle; Graafian follicle

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Follicles

Definition: Follicles are small sacs or cavities in the body that contain or produce specialized substances, such as hair follicles, which are responsible for the growth of hair.

Examples:

  1. The hair follicles on his scalp were damaged due to excessive use of styling products.
  2. During a routine check-up, the doctor noticed an abnormality in her ovarian follicles.
  3. The sebaceous follicles in the skin produce oil that helps keep it moisturized.
  4. The bird's follicles secreted a substance that helped in the formation of its colorful feathers.

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