Follicular Meaning in English

word

US

fəˈlɪkjələr

fuh-LIK-yuh-ler

UK

fəlˈɪkjʊlɐ

fuh-LIK-yuh-luh

Definition

Related to or originating from a follicle, which is a small sac-like structure in the body, such as a hair follicle in the skin or an ovarian follicle.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in medical, biological, or dermatological contexts (e.g., 'follicular phase', 'follicular lymphoma'). Rare in everyday conversation, almost always appears as an adjective before a noun.

• Spanish: folicular
• Portuguese (BR): folicular
• Portuguese (PT): folicular
• Chinese (Simplified): 滤泡的
• Chinese (Traditional): 濾泡的
• Hindi: फॉलिक्युलर
• Arabic: جُرَيْبي
• Bengali: ফলিক্যুলার
• Russian: фолликулярный
• Japanese: 濾胞性 - 毛包性
• Vietnamese: nang lông - nang (y học)
• Korean: 여포성
• Turkish: folliküler
• Urdu: فولیکولر
• Indonesian: folikuler

Example Sentences

The follicular phase is an important part of the menstrual cycle.

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Doctors checked for follicular development in her ovaries.

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Follicular lymphoma is a type of cancer.

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The test showed abnormal follicular activity in the thyroid gland.

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Skin conditions like acne often start with follicular blockage.

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The specialist said the follicular structure in my hair is healthy.

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