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fol⋅lic⋅u⋅li⋅tis

[fuh-lik-yuh-lahy-tis]
–noun Pathology.
inflammation of hair follicles.

Origin:
1855–60; < L follicul(us) (see follicle ) + -itis
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fol·lic·u·li·tis   (fə-lĭk'yə-lī'tĭs)   
n.  Inflammation of a follicle, especially of a hair follicle.

[Latin folliculus, follicle; see follicle + -itis.]
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Main Entry: fol·lic·u·li·tis
Pronunciation: f&-"lik-y&-'lIt-&s
Function: noun
: inflammation of one or more folliclesespecially of the hair
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folliculitis fol·lic·u·li·tis (fə-lĭk'yə-lī'tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of a follicle, especially of a hair follicle.

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