Concept information
- Research, Technology, Methods
- animal physiology
- animal development
- ovarian development
- follicular development
Preferred term
follicular atresia
Type
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Topic
Definition
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The degeneration and resorption of an ovarian follicle before it reaches maturity and ruptures.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- atresia (ovarian follicles)
- atretic follicles
- oocyte atresia
In other languages
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Spanish
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atresia (folículos ováricos)
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folicular, atresia
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/13720
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