1. relating to or affecting a follicle or follicles, especially hair follicles or ovarian follicles
Usage: commonly used in medical and biological contexts
2. characterized by the presence or formation of follicles
Usage: technical usage in dermatology and medicine

Examples

• The dermatologist diagnosed follicular keratosis, a common skin condition.
• Follicular development in the ovary is regulated by hormones.
• The patient experienced follicular inflammation after the procedure.
• Follicular phase is the first stage of the menstrual cycle.
• Follicular plugging can occur in certain types of acne.
• The biopsy revealed follicular lymphoma, a type of cancer.