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hair follicle

/ˈheər ˌfɒlɪkəl/

Tradução: Pequena estrutura tubular na pele da qual cresce o pelo, contendo a raiz do pelo e as glândulas associadas.

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/ˈheər ˌfɒlɪkəl/B2formalmedical
  • ptPequena estrutura tubular na pele da qual cresce o pelo, contendo a raiz do pelo e as glândulas associadas.

A small, tube-like structure in the skin from which a hair grows, containing the hair root and associated glands.

  1. Anatomical structureB2formal

    A small, tube-like structure in the skin from which hair grows.

    ptEstrutura anatômica

    • Each hair follicle is connected to a sebaceous gland.
    • The hair follicle anchors the hair shaft into the scalp.
    • Damage to the hair follicle can cause hair loss.