Anatomy

Follicular Fluid

The fluid surrounding the OVUM and GRANULOSA CELLS in the Graafian follicle (OVARIAN FOLLICLE). The follicular fluid contains sex steroids, glycoprotein hormones, plasma proteins, mucopolysaccharides, and enzymes.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The fluid surrounding the OVUM and GRANULOSA CELLS in the Graafian follicle (OVARIAN FOLLICLE). The follicular fluid contains sex steroids, glycoprotein hormones, plasma proteins, mucopolysaccharides, and enzymes.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Antral Fluid, Ovarian Follicle
  • Liquor Folliculi
  • Fluid, Follicular
  • Follicular Fluids
  • Folliculi, Liquor

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Aspects Covered

12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, radiation effects, virology.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Body Fluids (1966-1989)
  • Graafian Follicle (1966-1989)

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  1. A05w.360w.319w.114w.630w.535w.150w
  2. A06w.300w.312w.497w.535w.150w
  3. A12.207w.270w.340w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Follicular Fluid. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015571. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015571
  2. Follicular Fluid. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Follicular_fluid
  3. Follicular Fluid. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3746826