Primordial follicle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009463",
  "term": "Primordial follicle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The most immature stage of an ovarian follicle, consisting of a primary oocyte arrested in prophase I of meiosis, surrounded by a single layer of flattened granulosa cells. These follicles are present in the ovaries at birth and represent the reserve of oocytes available for future ovulation. They remain dormant until recruited for development.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "follicle",
    "oocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 796 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/primordial-follicle/"
}