Graafian follicle
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The Graafian follicle is a mature ovarian follicle that contains a developing egg cell and plays a key role in ovulation and female reproductive physiology.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Graafian follicle canonical | 2 |
| follicle-stimulating hormone | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4083546 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Graafian follicle Context triple: [Reinier de Graaf, eponymOf, Graafian follicle]
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A.
Ovar
Ovar is a coastal city in northern Portugal known for its beaches, traditional Carnival celebrations, and distinctive tiled architecture.
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B.
Ovaro
Ovaro is a small municipality in the Carnia region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy, known as a gateway village to the famous Monte Zoncolan climb in the Alps.
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C.
Vitellia
Vitellia was the daughter of the Roman emperor Aulus Vitellius, known primarily from brief mentions in ancient historical sources about his short-lived reign in 69 AD.
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D.
Kourotrophos
Kourotrophos is an epithet meaning “nurturer of children,” highlighting a deity’s role as protector and caretaker of the young.
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E.
Strobulb
The Strobulb is a powerful flashlight attachment in the Luigi’s Mansion series that emits a stunning flash of light to momentarily daze ghosts and make them vulnerable to capture.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Graafian follicle Target entity description: The Graafian follicle is a mature ovarian follicle that contains a developing egg cell and plays a key role in ovulation and female reproductive physiology.
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A.
Ovar
Ovar is a coastal city in northern Portugal known for its beaches, traditional Carnival celebrations, and distinctive tiled architecture.
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B.
Ovaro
Ovaro is a small municipality in the Carnia region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy, known as a gateway village to the famous Monte Zoncolan climb in the Alps.
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C.
Vitellia
Vitellia was the daughter of the Roman emperor Aulus Vitellius, known primarily from brief mentions in ancient historical sources about his short-lived reign in 69 AD.
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D.
Kourotrophos
Kourotrophos is an epithet meaning “nurturer of children,” highlighting a deity’s role as protector and caretaker of the young.
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E.
Strobulb
The Strobulb is a powerful flashlight attachment in the Luigi’s Mansion series that emits a stunning flash of light to momentarily daze ghosts and make them vulnerable to capture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
anatomical structure
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mature ovarian follicle ⓘ ovarian follicle ⓘ reproductive system structure ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
estrous cycle
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menstrual cycle ⓘ |
| clinicalRelevance |
assessed by ultrasound in fertility evaluation
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target of ovarian stimulation in assisted reproduction ⓘ |
| contains |
antrum
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corona radiata ⓘ cumulus oophorus ⓘ follicular fluid ⓘ granulosa cells ⓘ oocyte ⓘ secondary oocyte ⓘ theca externa ⓘ theca interna ⓘ |
| developsDuring |
follicular phase
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ovarian cycle ⓘ |
| developsFrom |
antral follicle
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preovulatory follicle ⓘ primary follicle ⓘ secondary follicle ⓘ tertiary follicle ⓘ |
| function |
contributes to regulation of menstrual cycle
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prepares oocyte for ovulation ⓘ secretes estrogen ⓘ supports growth of oocyte ⓘ |
| givesRiseTo | corpus luteum ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
bulges at surface of ovary before ovulation
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large fluid-filled antrum ⓘ |
| hormoneSecretion |
activin
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estradiol ⓘ inhibin ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
cortex of ovary
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ovary ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Regnier de Graaf ⓘ |
| partOf | female reproductive system ⓘ |
| presentIn |
human females
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mammalian females ⓘ |
| roleIn |
endocrine regulation of reproduction
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female fertility ⓘ ovulation ⓘ |
| rupturesDuring | ovulation ⓘ |
| stageOf | folliculogenesis ⓘ |
| surrounds | mature oocyte ⓘ |
| underControlOf |
Graafian follicle
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
follicle-stimulating hormone
gonadotropins ⓘ luteinizing hormone ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Graafian follicle Description of subject: The Graafian follicle is a mature ovarian follicle that contains a developing egg cell and plays a key role in ovulation and female reproductive physiology.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
follicle-stimulating hormone