Villus (Noun)
Meaning
A minute hairlike projection on mucous membrane.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The villus on the small intestine's inner surface increases the surface area for nutrient absorption.
- Each villus is made up of a single layer of epithelial cells and contains blood vessels and lymph vessels.
- The villus projections on the surface of the small intestine contain tiny spaces that allow for the exchange of nutrients and waste.
- In conditions such as celiac disease, the villus in the small intestine can become flattened and unable to function properly.
- The densely packed villus on the mucous membrane of the small intestine gives the surface a velvety appearance under a microscope.