follicular

Meanings

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Rhymes

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corolicular , gorlicular , jorlicular , lorlicular , morlicular , porlicular , sorlicular , torlicular , vorlicular

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Homophones

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1. follicular () : relating to or containing a follicle.
   

2. follicle () : a small sac-like structure that surrounds the root of a hair.
   

3. folliculitis () : an inflammation of the follicles, commonly caused by bacterial or fungal infection.
   

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Variants

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follicle , follicles , follicular

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Forms

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{"term"=>"follicular", "form"=>"adjective", "definition"=>"relating to or containing a follicle."}, {"term"=>"follicular", "form"=>"noun", "definition"=>"a follicle, especially a hair follicle."}, {"term"=>"folliculitis", "form"=>"noun", "definition"=>"an inflammation of the follicles, commonly caused by bacterial or fungal infection."}, {"term"=>"follicle", "form"=>"noun", "definition"=>"a small sac-like structure that surrounds the root of a hair."}, {"term"=>"folliculogenesis", "form"=>"noun", "definition"=>"the development and growth of a follicle, from the early stages of follicle formation to the maturation of the follicle and the subsequent growth of a hair."}

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Etymology

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a detailed etymology of follicular

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Related Concepts

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1. sebaceous gland: A sebaceous gland is a type of gland that produces and secretes sebum, an oily substance that helps keep the skin and hair moisturized and protected. Sebaceous glands are typically located near the opening of a hair follicle.

2. epidermis: The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. It is a protective layer that covers and shields the underlying layers of the skin, including the dermis and the hypodermis. The epidermis is made up of several layers of flat, squamous cells, which are tightly packed and interconnected by various types of desmosomes and other cellular structures. The outermost layer of the epidermis, which is in direct contact with the environment, is called the stratum corneum, and it is a highly protective and resilient layer that helps prevent the entry of various types of microbes, toxins, and other harmful substances into the skin.

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Culture

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In various cultures, follicular-related terms have been used in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, in Chinese literature, the term 'hair follicle' (粒子) is used as a metaphor for the origin and source of various phenomena, from the creative process to the roots of human existence.

How to Memorize "follicular"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of the term 'follicular', try using the following mnemonic device: 'Follicles are little bags that house hair roots and help produce new hairs.' By visualizing and associating the term 'follicular' with the concept of follicles and their functions, you may find it easier to remember and understand the meaning of the term 'follicular'.

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