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ovarian follicle

Term ID
UBERON:0001305
Synonyms
  • egg follicle
  • follicle of ovary
  • follicle of ovary viewed macroscopically
  • folliculi ovarici primarii
  • folliculi ovarici vesiculosi
  • ovary follicle
Definition
A spherical aggregation of cells in the ovary that contains a single oocyte[WP,modified]. (2)
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