Etymology
Origin of follicular
Example Sentences
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A few years ago, her patients rarely knew the difference between follicular and luteal phases.
From Los Angeles Times
Without a follicular exuviator, I would have to...to...lick myself!
From Literature
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Examples include follicular development and ovulation in all mammals, including humans.
From Science Daily
Each participant underwent four sessions: two were conducted in their cycle’s follicular phase, and the other two occurred in the luteal phase.
From Scientific American
Some players abstain for various reasons — reverse superstition, follicular struggles, etc.
From Seattle Times
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