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villus [ˈvɪləs] n pl villi [ˈvɪlaɪ] (usually plural) 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Zoology anatomy any of the numerous finger-like projections of the mucous membrane lining the small intestine of many vertebrates 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) any similar membranous process, such as any of those in the mammalian placenta 3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany any of various hairlike outgrowths, as from the stem of a moss [from Latin: shaggy hair]
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