Folliculitis

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Folliculitis
TermFolliculitis
Short definitionfolliculin gene (fuh-LIH-kyoo-lin jeen) A gene that makes a protein that can help control cell growth and other important cell functions. Mutated (changed) forms of the folliculin gene can increase the growth of abnormal cells. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Folliculitis - (pronounced) (fuh-LIH-kyoo-LY-tis) Inflammation of a follicle (a sac- or sac-like cavity), usually a hair follicle

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