noun
hair follicle
Medical and biological term for the sheath of cells and connective tissue that surrounds the root of a hair. Also referred to as 毛包 (もうほう).
See also: 毛包
毛嚢が炎症を起こすと、にきびの原因になることがある。
When hair follicles become inflamed, it can cause acne.
このシャンプーは毛嚢の奥まで洗浄します。
This shampoo cleans deep into the hair follicles.