villus

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Noun

villus (plural villi)

1. (biology) A small projection from a membrane, particularly those found in the mucous membranes of the intestines.
2. (botany) One of the fine soft hairs on fruits, flowers, and other parts of plants.

Related terms

• villous
• macrovillus
• microvillus

Translations

• Portuguese: vilo

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