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follicle

[fol-i-kuhl] / ˈfɒl ɪ kəl /
NOUN
cell
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bacterium egg germ unit
STRONG
corpuscle embryo microorganism spore utricle vacuole
WEAK
cellule haematid
NOUN
vein
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hair lode nerve seam stripe
STRONG
capillary course current duct stratum streak thread venation

Example Sentences

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To investigate the mechanism further, the scientists blocked cell division inside the follicle.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Judge Hassan al-Shami, one of the officials appointed by Lebanon's government to investigate Sadr's disappearance, says Amal told him the follicle sample had been lost because of a "technical error".

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

And when the scratches or abrasions damage the epidermis, hair follicle stem cells are the first responders.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2024

Others are former hair follicle stem cells, which usually promote hair growth but respond to the more urgent needs of the moment, morphing into epidermal stem cells to bolster local ranks and repair efforts.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2024

None of them are up to their usual chatter, so I can hear every strand being yanked from its follicle.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins