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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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Microscopic projections which cover the intestine, greatly increasing the surface area and therefore, increasing the ability to absorb nutrients. Singular: Villus.
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soft hairs.
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(VIL-i). Tiny, hair-like projections or folds that line the small intestine. Villi increase the surface area of the small intestine and allow for better absorption of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from digested food particles.
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plural of villus, which is a thin projection from a surface.
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