villi

Noun

Small, finger-like projections that extend into the lumen of the small intestine.

ریشه

From Latin 'villus' meaning shaggy hair.

مثال

• The villi in the small intestine increase the surface area for absorption.
• Each villus has many microvilli to further increase the surface area for absorption.
• The villi contain blood vessels to absorb nutrients.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Intestinal villi Absorb through villi Villi increase surface area