What does villus mean?
Definitions for villus
ˈvɪl əs; ˈvɪl aɪvil·lus
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Princeton's WordNet
villusnoun
a minute hairlike projection on mucous membrane
Wiktionary
villusnoun
a small projection from a mucous membrane, particularly those found in the intestines
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villus
A villus is a small, finger-like projection that protrudes from the epithelial lining of the intestinal wall, increasing the surface area for absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. Each villus is rich in blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, enabling nutrients to enter the bloodstream. Multiple villi are referred to as villi.
Webster Dictionary
Villusnoun
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
Villusnoun
fine hairs on plants, resembling the pile of velvet
Etymology: [L., shaggy hair, a tuft of hair.]
Entomology
Villus
a short, hair-like or papillate process on the surface of certain absorbent and sensory organs.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of villus in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of villus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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