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hair follicle

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hair follicle has 1 sense
  1. hair follicle - a small tubular cavity containing the root of a hair; small muscles and sebaceous glands are associated with hair follicles
    --1 is a kind of
    follicle
    --1 has parts: sebaceous gland, sebaceous follicle, glandulae sebaceae

Definitions from the Web

Hair Follicle

Description

A hair follicle is a small sac located in the skin where hair growth occurs. It is a part of the human body's integumentary system and plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of hair.

Senses

Sense 1 (Noun):

The hair follicle refers to the anatomical structure responsible for hair growth.

Sample Sentence:

The hair follicle consists of a hair shaft, sebaceous gland, and dermal papilla.

Sense 2 (Noun):

The hair follicle can also represent the pocket on the skin where a single hair grows from.

Sample Sentence:

Plucking a hair from the hair follicle might cause temporary discomfort.

Usages

Usage 1: Popular

Hair follicles play a significant role in determining the characteristics of a person's hair, such as texture and color. Proper care of hair follicles is important for maintaining healthy hair.

Usage 2: Local

In certain cultures, the condition of hair follicles is seen as an indicator of overall health and is given great importance in personal grooming routines.

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