villus

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

Latin loanword.

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• Rhymes: -ɪləs

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villus (plural villi)

1. (biology) a small projection from a mucous membrane, particularly those found in the intestines

[edit] Translations

• Finnish: nukkalisäke

[edit] Related terms

• villous
• microvillus