Definition of Hair follicle

1. Noun. A small tubular cavity containing the root of a hair; small muscles and sebaceous glands are associated with them.

Terms within: Glandulae Sebaceae, Sebaceous Follicle, Sebaceous Gland
Generic synonyms: Follicle

Medical Definition of Hair follicle

1. A tube-like opening in the epidermis where the hair shaft develops and into which the sebaceous glands open (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hair Follicle

hair conditioners
hair crosses
hair curler
hair curling
hair cut
hair cuts
hair cycle
hair diseases
hair disk
hair drier
hair dryer
hair dryers
hair dye
hair dyes
hair extension
hair follicle (current term)
hair gel
hair grease
hair loss
hair moss
hair mousse
hair of the dog
hair oil
hair papilla
hair pies
hair preparations
hair raising
hair root

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