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follicle-stimulating hormone
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following

fol·low·ing [ fóllō ing ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. next: coming after in time or sequence

2. about to be mentioned: about to be mentioned or listed
He has visited the following countries: Canada, France, and Australia.

3. moving same way: blowing or flowing in the same direction as somebody or something, especially a boat or aircraft, is traveling
a following wind



noun  (plural fol·low·ings)
Definition:
 
1. group of followers: a group of people who admire or support somebody or something over a period of time
The band has a large following in this country.

2. something to be specified: the people or things about to be mentioned or listed ( takes a plural verb )
You will need the following: a piece of wood, a saw, a hammer, and some nails.



preposition 
Definition:
 
after: after something, or after something and as a result of it
Following the accident it was months before he felt safe in a car.

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