Definition of Microvillus

1. Noun. Any of many fingerlike extensions on the surfaces of many cells, consisting of the proteins actin, fimbrin, and villin. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Microvillus

1. [n -VILLI]

Medical Definition of Microvillus

1. A minute process or protrusion from the free surface of a cell. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Microvillus

microvariation
microvariations
microvaristor
microvaristors
microvascular
microvascular anastomosis
microvasculature
microvegetation
microvesicle
microvesicles
microvessel
microvessels
microvillar
microvilli
microvillous
microvillus (current term)
microviridin
microvirus
microviscosity
microvoid
microvolt
microvolts
microvolume
microwatt
microwatts
microwavable
microwave
microwave-radiation
microwave bomb
microwave diathermy machine

Literary usage of Microvillus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Limited endothelial damage was discerned following nicotine infusion and this consisted of microvillus formation, platelet adhesion and some cell separation ..."

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