villi Synonyms
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villi Meaning
Webster
villi (n.)
pl. of Villus.
Webster
villi (pl.)
of Villus
villi Sentence Examples
- The villi in the small intestine increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients.
- The villi contain lacteals, which transport absorbed fats into the bloodstream.
- Small intestinal villi are lined with absorptive enterocytes that specialize in nutrient uptake.
- Short villi can indicate malabsorption disorders, such as celiac disease or Crohn's disease.
- Villi are covered in brush borders, which further increase the absorptive surface area.
- The villi are arranged in a mosaic pattern, with clusters of absorptive villi and secretory crypts.
- Bacterial overgrowth in the villi can lead to nutrient malabsorption.
- The development of villi in the fetal gut is crucial for proper nutrition and growth.
- The villi are composed of a core of connective tissue and are covered by a layer of epithelial cells.
- Villi are highly vascularized, providing a rich supply of oxygen and nutrients to the enterocytes.
FAQs About the word villi
pl. of Villus., of Villus
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The villi in the small intestine increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients.
The villi contain lacteals, which transport absorbed fats into the bloodstream.
Small intestinal villi are lined with absorptive enterocytes that specialize in nutrient uptake.
Short villi can indicate malabsorption disorders, such as celiac disease or Crohn's disease.
