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follicle
fol·li·cle [ fóllik'l ] (plural fol·li·cles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small sac: a small anatomical sac, cavity, or gland involved in secretion or excretion
2. dry seed pod: a dry case formed from a single fruit that splits along one side to release seeds
[Early 15th century. < Latin folliculus "small sack" < follis "bellows"]

fol·lic·u·lar [ fə líkyələr ] adjective
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