Follicles: meaning, definitions and examples
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follicles
[ ˈfɒl.ɪ.kəl ]
hair
Follicles are small sacs in the skin from which hair grows. Each hair on your body grows from a follicle. Follicles contain the root of the hair and sebaceous glands, which produce oil to keep the hair and skin moisturized.
Synonyms
hair follicles, hair roots, hair sacs
Examples of usage
- The follicles on my scalp produce strong, healthy hair.
- She plucked the hair from the follicle, causing slight pain.
- The follicles on his face are more sensitive than those on his arms.
- The doctor examined the follicles to determine the cause of hair loss.
- I take good care of my follicles to ensure my hair stays shiny and strong.
Translations
Translations of the word "follicles" in other languages:
🇵🇹 folículos
🇮🇳 रंध्र
🇩🇪 Follikel
🇮🇩 folikel
🇺🇦 фолікули
🇵🇱 pęcherzyki
🇯🇵 卵胞
🇫🇷 follicules
🇪🇸 folículos
🇹🇷 foliküller
🇰🇷 여포
🇸🇦 بصيلات
🇨🇿 folikuly
🇸🇰 folikuly
🇨🇳 卵泡
🇸🇮 folikli
🇮🇸 sekkir
🇰🇿 фолликулалар
🇬🇪 ფოლიკულები
🇦🇿 follikullar
🇲🇽 folículos
Word origin
The word 'follicles' originates from the Latin word 'follis', meaning 'bag' or 'sack'. In the context of hair growth, follicles refer to the small structures in the skin that support hair growth. The study of follicles has been important in understanding hair loss and hair health. Various treatments and products are designed to nourish and protect follicles for optimal hair growth.