villus

Abnormal blood cells with villi on the surface

Meaning

Noun

A small projection from a membrane, particularly those found in the mucous membranes of the intestines.
One of the fine soft hairs on fruits, flowers, and other parts of plants.

Origin

Borrowed from Latin villus

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