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follicular

American

[fuh-lik-yuh-ler] / fəˈlɪk jə lər /

Also folliculate

adjective

pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling a follicle or follicles; provided with follicles.
Pathology. affecting or originating in a follicle or follicles.

Etymology

Origin of follicular

1670–80; < Latin follicul ( us ) ( see follicle) + -ar ¹

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Within them, T follicular helper cells support B cells, which can then produce large quantities of antibodies that help the body fight infections and disease.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

Constance is in remission from cancer after having follicular lymphoma, external.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

A few years ago, her patients rarely knew the difference between follicular and luteal phases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026

Noting a follicular discrepancy, Ning grabs a pair of scissors and demands that one of the nail technicians, Mai, submit to an immediate 2-inch trim.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025

Without a follicular exuviator, I would have to...to...lick myself!

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

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