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folliculous

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Follicular; having or producing follicles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

Examples

  • folliculous tonsillitis
  • folliculous enteritis
  • folliculous amygdalitis

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Latin folliculosus (“full of husks”): compare French folliculeux.