Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a follicle, especially a hair follicle

“The follicular structure of the skin helps in the growth of hair.”

2. noun

a follicle or its contents

“The doctor examined the follicular cyst on the patient’s neck.”

3. noun

a mass of cells forming a follicle, especially in the thyroid gland

“The pathology report revealed the presence of follicular cells in the patient’s thyroid.”