villi

Meanings

• noun

  Microscopic finger-like projections that line the walls of various organs in the body, especially the small intestine.

  - "The villi in the small intestine increase the surface area for nutrient absorption."
  - "Damage to the villi can lead to malabsorption and malnutrition."

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Variants

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villi , villus , chorionic villi sampling , chorionic villus sampling , chorionic villus samplings

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Etymology

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From Latin villus, meaning 'hair' or 'tuft'.

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Trivia

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1. The total surface area of the villi in the human small intestine is about 25 square meters.

2. The term 'villus' is also used in botany to describe small, rounded structures on the underside of leaves.

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1. microvilli: Even smaller projections on the surface of the villi that further increase the absorptive surface area.

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In medical contexts, villi are often discussed in relation to the digestive system and nutrient absorption.

How to Memorize "villi"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine tiny fingers lining the walls of the small intestine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate villi with nutrient absorption and the small intestine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Villi: Very Important Little Ingredients' to remember their role in the body.

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