follicular

[ 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of follicular¹

1670–80; < Latin follicul ( us ) ( follicle ) + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

Without a follicular exuviator, I would have to...to...lick myself!

From Literature

Examples include follicular development and ovulation in all mammals, including humans.

From Science Daily

The researchers studied the changes that took place when the participants underwent two phases of the menstrual cycle: the follicular phase and the luteal phase.

From Scientific American

Some players abstain for various reasons — reverse superstition, follicular struggles, etc.

From Seattle Times

After being diagnosed in 2016 with follicular lymphoma, he was treated with chemotherapy and appeared to be in remission for five years.

From Los Angeles Times