Remnants of the follicle

What does "Remnants of the follicle" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Remnants of the follicle" refers to the leftover parts of a small sac or cavity in the body. In the context of medicine, this term is often used to describe what's left of a hair follicle (the tiny pocket in the skin where a hair grows) or an ovarian follicle (the small sac in the ovary where an egg matures) after some sort of change or process has occurred. This could be due to natural processes like hair growth or egg release, or it could be the result of a medical procedure or condition.

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