Synonyms for villus
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : vil-uh s |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɪl əs |
Top 10 synonyms for villus Other synonyms for the word villus
Définition of villus
Origin :- 1704, plural villi, from Latin villus "tuft of hair, shaggy hair" (see velvet).
- As in small intestine : noun part of digestive tract
- As in hair : noun threadlike growth on animate being
- Villus: a short, hair-like or papillate process on the surface of certain absorbent and sensory organs.
- Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
- Villi: soft hairs or papillate processes: plural of villus, q.v.
- Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
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