(thing) by Eraser_ Sun Nov 05 2000 at 23:54:40
follicle: a small cavity, sac, or gland, such as a hair follicle or ovarian follicle. The latter secretes hormones, estrogen and progestin, that regulate the menstrual cycle. See also graafian follicle.

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