Follicular Phase

Preferred Label : Follicular Phase;

NCIt synonyms : Proliferative Phase; Preovulatory Phase;

NCIt definition : The stage in the menstrual cycle prior to ovulation, during which hormone levels begin to rise and the uterine lining begins to thicken.;

Alternative definition : CDISC: Morphologic appearance in female reproductive tissues representative of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.;

Details

Origin ID

C186250;

UMLS CUI

C0016434;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- follicular phase [MeSH Descriptor]
- follicular phase [MeSH concept]
- ovarian follicle development [GO term]
Semantic type(s)
- Physiologic Function [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- follicular phase [MeSH Descriptor]
- follicular phase [MeSH concept]
- menstrual cycle follicular phase [Disease (Nov.)]
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- CDISC SEND Microscopy Reproductive Cycle Phase Response Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SEND Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium Terminology [NCIt concept]

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