TELOGEN

Etymology

Noun

telogen (plural telogens)

(biology) A resting phase of the follicle in the cycle of hair growth.

(organic chemistry) An active-chain transfer agent used in the telomerization process.

Coordinate terms

• anagen

• catagen

Source: Wiktionary



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