follicles

Phonetic Respelling: [ fol-i-kuhl ]

Definition:

n. Anatomy. any small sac; cavity; or gland for excretion or secretion; strands of hair grown within the dermis

Sentence:

Oil produced in glands around hair follicles help waterproof hair.

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Oil produced in glands around hair follicles help waterproof hair.

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Graafian follicles are small cavities in which the ova are developed.

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Synonyms:

structures; dermis; follicles

Antonyms:

epidermis

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