follicle

🇺🇸 /ˈfɑːlɪkl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈfɒlɪkl/
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A tiny hole in your skin where hair grows out of.

The doctor examined the hair follicle to determine the cause of hair loss.

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n. A tiny hole in your skin where hair grows out of.

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Plural follicles