follicular phase

noun

The phase of the estrous cycle which involves the follicular maturation within the ovary and is controlled by the hormone estradiol.

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Meanings

nounfollicular phase (plural follicular phases)

plural follicular phases

  1. medicineThe phase of the estrous cycle which involves the follicular maturation within the ovary and is controlled by the hormone estradiol.
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