microvillus

mi·cro·vil·lus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-vil-uh s]
- /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈvɪl əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-vil-uh s]
- /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈvɪl əs/

Definitions of microvillus word

noun plural microvillus any of the small, fingerlike projections of the surface of an epithelial cell. 1
noun microvillus Each of a large number of minute projections from the surface of some cells. 1
noun microvillus 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 0
noun microvillus any of a number of tiny, fingerlike structures projecting from the plasma membrane of certain specialized cells 0

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Origin of microvillus

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; micro- + villus

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Parts of speech for Microvillus

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microvillus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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