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fol⋅lic⋅u⋅lar

[fuh-lik-yuh-ler]
–adjective
1. pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling a follicle or follicles; provided with follicles.
2. Pathology. affecting or originating in a follicle or follicles.
Also, fol⋅lic⋅u⋅late [fuh-lik-yuh-lit, -leyt] , fol⋅lic⋅u⋅lat⋅ed.


Origin:
1670–80; < L follicul(us) (see follicle ) + -ar 1
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fol·lic·u·lar   (fə-lĭk'yə-lər)   
adj.  
  1. Relating to, having, or resembling a follicle or follicles.

  2. Affecting or growing out of a follicle or follicles.

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follicular fol·lic·u·lar (fə-lĭk'yə-lər)
adj.

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

  2. Affecting or growing out of a follicle or follicles.

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