| follicle-stimulating hormone |
FOL-eh-kel STIM-u-la-ting HOR-moan (FSH) A hormone made in the anterior pituitary that controls oocyte maturation, development of ovarian follicles, and their release of estrogen. 666
Ãâó: www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/life/glossaryf.mhtml
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| follicular phase |
The phase of the menstrual cycle during which a follicle matures.
Ãâó: www.sexualcounselling.com/Glossary/Glossaryf.htm
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| folliculitis |
an inflammation of the hair follicles due to an infection or irritation. freckles - darkened, flat spots that typically appear only on sun-exposed areas of skin.
Ãâó: www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/3010/router.asp
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| follicle |
Fluid filled sac in the ovary that contains a developing egg.
Ãâó: www.kumc.edu/wrc/glossary.html
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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.
Ãâó: cll.ucsd.edu/glossaryf.htm
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