Definition of «ovarian follicles»

Ovarian follicles are tiny "sacs" found in a woman's ovaries. They contain immature eggs, called oocytes, which have the potential to develop into mature eggs and be released during ovulation. These follicles are very important for a woman's fertility and reproductive system.

Sentences with «ovarian follicles»

Frequent shots of the MIS protein are too expensive for broad use, but they could help protect the reserve of ovarian follicles in young cancer patients. (sciencenews.org)
Activation and survival of ovarian follicles in vitro: the effects of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) and / or cryopreservation on bovine and feline ovarian tissue Presented by Lara Mouttham PhD Candidate Cornell - Smithsonian Joint Graduate Training Program Zoology and Wildlife Conservation Cornell University Ithaca, NY (www2.vet.cornell.edu)
Ruptured ovarian follicles and peritonitis were also found in some affected ducks. (journals.plos.org)
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