Definition of villus Villus
vil•lus
We found 5 definitions of villus from 4 different sources.
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What does villus mean?
WordNet
Wiktionary 
- villus (Noun)
A small projection from a mucous membrane, particularly those found in the intestines.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- villus (n.)
One of the minute papillary processes on certain vascular membranes; a villosity; as, villi cover the lining of the small intestines of many animals and serve to increase the absorbing surface. - villus (n.)
Fine hairs on plants, resembling the pile of velvet.
Part of speech
🔤- villus, noun, singular of villi.
