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Definition of Villus

1. Noun. A minute hairlike projection on mucous membrane.

Definition of Villus

1. n. One of the minute papillary processes on certain vascular membranes; a villosity; as, villi cover the lining of the small intestines of many animals and serve to increase the absorbing surface.

2. n. One of the minute papillary processes on certain vascular membranes; a villosity; as, villi cover the lining of the small intestines of many animals and serve to increase the absorbing surface.

Definition of Villus

1. one of the hairlike projections found on certain membranes [n -LI] : VILLOSE, VILLOUS [adj]

Medical Definition of Villus

1. Origin: L, shaggy hair, a tuft of hair. 1. One of the minute papillary processes on certain vascular membranes; a villosity; as, villi cover the lining of the small intestines of many animals and serve to increase the absorbing surface. 2. Fine hairs on plants, resembling the pile of velvet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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