follicular

[ fuh-lik-yuh-ler ]

/ fəˈlɪk yə lər /

pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling a follicle or follicles; provided with follicles.

Pathology. affecting or originating in a follicle or follicles.

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Also fol·lic·u·late

[fuh-lik-yuh-lit, -leyt] /fəˈlɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/, fol·lic·u·lat·ed.

1670–80; < Latin follicul(us) (see follicle) + -ar¹

The cells of their follicular epithelium have obviously the same character as many other small cells of the nest.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1|Francis Maitland Balfour
The surface is cribriform, and a purulent secretion may be pressed out from follicular openings.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Like the sarcoptic, follicular mange is transferable from one dog to another, though less readily than the former.
Sporting Dogs|Frank Townend Barton
The follicular appendages of the branchial arteries present remarkable differences in their external appearance.
Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3|Various

Small part of the follicular epithelium and egg membranes of a somewhat larger ovum of Scyllium canicula than fig. 22.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume IV (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour

follicular

[ fə-lĭk′yə-lər ]

Relating to, having, or resembling a follicle or follicles.

Affecting or growing out of a follicle or follicles.