| villoma |
papilloma: a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass
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| villus |
a minute hairlike projection on mucous membrane
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| villi |
Villi (singular: villus) are tiny, finger-like structures that protrude from the wall of the intestine and have additional cell membrane extensions called microvilli (singular: microvillus). In humans, the villi and microvilli together increase intestinal absorptive surface area 30-fold and 600-fold, respectively, providing exceptionally efficient absorption of nutrients in the lumen. There are also enzymes on the surface for digestion. ...
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| villus |
Villi (singular: villus) are tiny, finger-like structures that protrude from the wall of the intestine and have additional cell membrane extensions called microvilli (singular: microvillus). In humans, the villi and microvilli together increase intestinal absorptive surface area 30-fold and 600-fold, respectively, providing exceptionally efficient absorption of nutrients in the lumen. There are also enzymes on the surface for digestion. ...
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| villous adenoma |
A type of polyp that grows in the colon and other places in the gastrointestinal tract and sometimes in other parts of the body. These adenomas may become malignant (cancerous).
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