follicular
[fuh-lik-yuh-ler]
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Also fol·lic·u·late [fuh-lik-yuh-lit, -leyt] /fəˈlɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/, fol·lic·u·lat·ed.
Origin of follicular
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The tubercles are usually found in the follicular substance.
Follicular ulceration of the large intestine occurs, with softening and infiltration of the mucous membrane.
The deposit in follicular or lacunar tonsillitis or angina is pulpy and not membraniform.
Follicular enteritis hastens, and tuberculous ulceration of the mucous membrane speedily brings, the case to a fatal termination.
The follicular mange usually starts on the back near the tail or over the collar.
The AiredaleWilliams Haynes
follicular
(fə-lĭk′yə-lər)- Relating to, having, or resembling a follicle or follicles.
- Affecting or growing out of a follicle or follicles.
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