Phenomena and Processes

Follicular Atresia

The degeneration and resorption of an OVARIAN FOLLICLE before it reaches maturity and ruptures.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The degeneration and resorption of an OVARIAN FOLLICLE before it reaches maturity and ruptures.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Atresia, Follicular
  • Atresias, Follicular
  • Follicular Atresias

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Aspects Covered

11 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings blood, cerebrospinal fluid, drug effects, ethnology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, physiology, psychology, radiation effects, urine.

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History Note

91(85); was see under FOLLICULAR PHASE 1985-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Graafian Follicle (1966-1984)
  • Ovulation (1966-1984)

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  1. G08.686.290w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Follicular Atresia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005496. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005496
  2. Follicular Atresia. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Follicular_atresia
  3. Follicular Atresia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1435532