follicle

follicle
[ˈfɒlɪk(ə)l]
noun

(Anatomy)a small secretory cavity, sac, or gland, in particular
(剖)小囊，滤泡，淋巴小结，尤指
■(亦作 hair follicle)the sheath of cells and connective tissue which surrounds the root of a hair
毛囊
■short for Graafian follicle
Graafian follicle的简称
(Botany)a dry fruit that is derived from a single carpel and opens on one side only to release its seeds
(植)蓇葖

派生
follicular
[fɒˈlɪkjʊlə]
adjective
folliculate
[-lət]
adjective
folliculated
adjective
语源

late Middle English: from Latin folliculus 'little bag', diminutive of follis 'bellows'

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