First Known Use: circa 1860
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folliculitis
noun fol·lic·u·li·tis \fə-ˌli-kyə-ˈlī-təs\
Definition of FOLLICULITIS
: inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair
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Origin of FOLLICULITIS
New Latin, from folliculus + -itis
Rhymes with FOLLICULITIS
Medical Dictionary
folliculitis
noun fol·lic·u·li·tis \fə-ˌlik-yə-ˈlīt-əs\
Medical Definition of FOLLICULITIS
: inflammation of one or more follicles especially of the hair
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