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What is a dominant follicle of the ovary? is a dominant follicle a fertilized eggs or follicles that has not been implanted yet? what might it be?
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Dominant follicle: A dominant ovarian follicle is one that is larger than all of the 5 to 7 ovarian follicles that are in the process of developing an egg under hormonal stimulation in any given menstrual cycle. That follicle will usually provide the egg during ovulation of that cycle.
Answered 3/7/2018
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