Follicle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004569",
  "term": "Follicle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A small, sac-like structure within an organ or gland, such as the skin or ovary, that has a secretory or excretory function. In reproductive toxicology, the term most often specifies the ovarian follicle, a fluid-filled structure in the ovary that encloses a developing oocyte. The ovarian follicle also synthesizes and secretes hormones, including estrogens and androgens, that regulate the menstrual cycle.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "epidermis",
    "gland",
    "ovary",
    "thyroid gland"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 756 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/follicle/"
}