Villus: These finger-like projections increase the surface area of organs such as the small intestine and placenta.
Villus: A finger-like projection that increases the surface area of organs like the small intestine or placenta.
| Front | villus |
|---|---|
| Back | (1) A finger-like projection of the inner surface of the small intestine. (2) A finger-like projection of the chorion of the mammalian placenta. Large numbers of [these] increase the surface areas of these organs. |
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