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atretic

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a·tret·ic (-trtk) or a·tre·sic (-trzk)
adj.
Relating to atresia.

atretic
being in a state of atresia; without an opening.

atretic follicle
an ovarian follicle in an undeveloped state due to immaturity, poor nutrition or systemic disease; manifested by prolonged anestrus.


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Every tenth section (60 [micro]m apart) of the entire ovary was analyzed to evaluate the numbers of secondary, tertiary, and atretic follicles.
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