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thecal
adjective
biology, anatomy specializeduk /ˈθiː.kəl/ us /ˈθiː.kəl/
relating to or forming a theca(= a layer that covers and protects a body part or organism):
This stimulates the thecal cells of the ovary to secrete more androgens.
thecal sacThe neurologist will insert a thin, hollow needle between two of your vertebrae into the thecal sac.
Polycystic ovaries also have a thickened thecal layer.
MRI revealed that 37% of patients had thecal sac compression.
Possibly the thecal layer forms a barrier that prevents nutrients from getting through to the granulosa cells and oocyte.
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