villus

Meanings

• noun

  A tiny, finger-like projection on the surface of a mucous membrane or the wall of the small intestine.

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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 'hairy' or 'woolly'.

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Trivia

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1. Each villus in the small intestine is about 1 millimeter long.

2. The total surface area of all the villi in the small intestine is about 200 square meters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Villus intestinalis: Specific type of villus found in the small intestine.

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Culture

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In medical contexts, villi are significant for their role in increasing the surface area of the small intestine for nutrient absorption.

How to Memorize "villus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, finger-like projection on the surface of a mucous membrane or the wall of the small intestine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of small, finger-like projections.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'V' in villus stands for 'villi' as in multiple small fingers.

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