For Villi we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Developmental Psychology, Health, Human Body, Medical, Microbiology and Science.

Villi (Developmental Psychology)

Any of numerous hairlike or fingerlike vascular processes on certain mucous membranes of the body, as of the small intestine, serving to secrete mucus, absorb fats, and so on; or of the chorion in the mammalian placenta, serving in the exchange of food materials, and so on between the mother and the fetus.

Villi (Health)

Tiny finger-like projections that cover the surface of the small intestine. Villi enhance the transport of fluids and nutrients from the intestinal lining.

Villi (Human Body)

small, slender vascular projections which increase the surface area of a membrane. They are found within the intestinal tract, where they increase the area for food absorption.

Villi (Medical)

The millions of fingerlike projections on the lining of the small intestine that aid in the absorption of food

Villi (Microbiology)

Minute, elongated projections from the surface of intestinal mucosa that are important in absorption.

Villi (Science)

Very small protuberances found along the digestive tract which absorb nutrients from the digested food material

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