Microvillus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural mi·cro·vil·li [mahy-kroh-vil-ahy]. /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈvɪl aɪ/. Cell Biology.
  1. any of the small, fingerlike projections of the surface of an epithelial cell.
noun plural -li (-laɪ)
  1. a thin protuberance present in great abundance at the surface of some epithelial cells, notably in the gut, thus increasing the surface area available for absorption
Microvillus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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