microvillus
noun
any of the small, fingerlike projections of the surface of an epithelial cell.
microvilli
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pluralof microvillus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Chaetoblasts are specialized cells with long surface structures, so-called microvilli.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2024
These microvilli harbor a specific enzyme that the researches could show to be responsible for the formation of chitin, the material from which the bristles are ultimately made.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2024
The individual microvilli have a similar function to the nozzles of a 3D printer.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2024
One of the key features of villi and microvilli in the digestive system is their finger-like projection shape.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The villi and microvilli, with their many folds, increase the surface area of the small intestine and increase absorption efficiency of the nutrients.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
