Definitions for "OVARIAN FOLLICLE"
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An ovum (egg) and its surrounding cells.
a general name for oocytes (immature ova), regardless of their stage of development, along with their surrounding epithelial cells
A saclike structure in which an ovum develops.
ovum, egg + folliculus, small ball] A developing oocyte and the specialized cells surrounding it; located near the surface of the ovary; following ovulation, forms the corpus luteum.
the normal 'cyst like' structure that forms on the ovary during the menstrual cycle, which contains the developing egg
see Follicle.
In mammals the groups of cells around the primary oocyte proliferate and form a surrounding noncellular layer.
ovarium - ovary; L. folliculus - a small bag] The layers of epithelial cells that surround a developing mammalian oocyte. The process begins with the primary follicle and ends with the Graafian follicle, which contains the mature ovum ready for release during ovulation.
( Follicules ovariens) Roughly spherical cell aggregations in the ovary containing an ovum and from which the egg is released during ovulation.(Wikipedia.)
a small, fluid-filled structure in which the eggs develop
A group of cells within the ovary in which the egg matures. At ovulation, the follicle bursts open, releasing the egg into the fallopian tube. After release of the egg, the follicle is known as the corpus luteum.
The ovum together with its surrounding cells, located within the ovary.
Ovarian follicles are the basic unit of female reproductive biology, they are roughly spherical aggregations of cells found in the ovary. They contain a single oocyte (aka ovum or egg). These structures are periodically initiated to grow and develop, culminating in ovulation of usually a single competent oocyte.