| follicular atresia |
The process by which a primary follicle or a tertiary follicle stops growing, leading to disappearance (apoptosis) of its follicle cells and the oocyte, or egg, they contain. Such a follicle is called an atretic follicle. See also follicular recruitment.
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| follicular dendritic cell |
a specialized immune cell in lymph nodes that traps and concentrates foreign antigens for recognition by lymphocytes.
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| follicular phase |
The phase of the menstrual cycle during which a follicle matures.
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| follicular lymphoma |
This term is used to describe a lymphoma in which the lymphoma cells are grouped in clusters or follicles in the lymph node. This pattern is distinct from diffuse lymphomas in which the lymphoma cells are spread more or less evenly throughout the lymph node. On average follicular lymphomas are not as rapidly progressive as diffuse lymphomas.
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| follicular phase |
the first half of the menstrual cycle, prior to ovulation. During this phase, the follicles grow and the eggs mature until ready to be released.
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