Meaning Of The Word Microvillus

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What's The Definition Of Microvillus?

microvillus in American English
any of a number of tiny, fingerlike structures projecting from the plasma membrane of certain specialized cells
noun: any of the small, fingerlike projections of the surface of an epithelial cell

microvillus in British English
noun: 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

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