Graafian follicle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mature ovarian follicle at the final stage of folliculogenesis.

Word forms

Graafian follicle Graafian follicles

Etymology

Named for Regnier de Graaf, Dutch scientist.

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