villus

villus
[ˈvɪləs]
(pl. villi -lʌɪ, -liː)
  1. (Anatomy)any of numerous minute elongated projections set closely together on a surface, typically increasing its surface area for the absorption of substances, in particular
    (剖)绒毛,尤指
    ■a finger-like projection of the lining of the small intestine
    小肠绒毛
    ■a fold of the chorion
    绒毛膜
派生
villiform
adjective
villose
adjective
语源
  1. early 18th cent.: from Latin, literally shaggy hair'
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