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primordial

[pri-mor´de-al]

original or primitive; of the simplest and most undeveloped character.

pri·mor·di·al

(prī-mōr'dē-ăl),

1. Relating to a primordium.

2. Relating to a structure in its first or earliest stage of development. Synonym(s): primal (2)

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

primordial

(prī-môr′dē-əl)

adj.

1. Being or happening first in sequence of time; original.

2. Primary or fundamental: play a primordial role.

3. Biology Belonging to or characteristic of the earliest stage of development of an organism or a part: primordial cells.

A basic principle.

pri·mor′di·al·ly adv.

pri·mor·di·al

(prī-mōr'dē-ăl)

1. Relating to a primordium.

2. Relating to a structure in its first or earliest stage of development.
Synonym(s): primal (2) , primitive.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

primordial

original; existing from the beginning.

Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

pri·mor·di·al

(prī-mōr'dē-ăl)

1. Relating to a primordium.

2. Relating to a structure in its first or earliest stage of development.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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In order to investigate whether our sample collection method correctly represented the differential follicle stages, we imaged the fixed ovaries and the follicles were classified as primordial or primary accordingly.

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Additionally, assessment of antral follicle count (AFC) by trans-vaginal ultrasonography is a consistent tool that indicates the relative number of primordial follicles, remaining within ovaries.

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Previous research had ruled out primordial black hole dark matter for all but a narrow range of masses.

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The result of the equation was then multiplied by the total volume of the ovary to obtain the total number of the primordial follicles.

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Their research showed that primordial follicles are highly stable, and that germ-line stem cell activity cannot be detected, even in response to the death of half the existing follicles.

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