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villi

/ˈvɪli/ /ˈvɪlaɪ/
noun
GeneralMedical
  1. 1 villus, tüyçük
  2. 2 bazı dokuların yüzeyinde bulunan küçük parmak biçimli çıkıntılar

Definition (English)

  1. Tiny, hair-like projections lining the small intestine, which absorb nutrients.
  2. Small, finger-like projections found on surfaces of certain tissues.

Example Sentences

  1. The villi increase the surface area for absorption.
    Villuslar emilim için yüzey alanını artırır.
  2. Damage to the villi can cause malabsorption.
    Villuslara verilen zarar malabsorpsiyona neden olabilir.

Synonyms

villus

Collocations

intestinal villivilli absorb nutrientslining with villivilli structure

Related Words

intestineabsorptionnutrientdigestionsmall intestinemicrovilli