villous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having small, soft, downy hairs or projections.

• adjective

  Relating to or having small, soft, downy hairs or projections.

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Variants

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villous

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Etymology

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From Latin villus 'hair, down, wool, shaggy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'villous' is often used in medical contexts, particularly in relation to the villi in the small intestine.

2. The word 'villous' comes from the Latin word 'villus', which means 'hair' or 'down'.

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1. Villi: Small, finger-like projections that line the walls of the small intestine and increase its surface area for absorption.

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How to Memorize "villous"

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   - Imagine a soft surface covered in small, downy hairs or projections.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'villous' with softness and downy hairs or projections.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the soft, downy texture of a baby's head when using the word 'villous'.

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