Microvillus: These are projections on the epithelial cells of the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption.
Microvillus: These small, finger-like projections on the cells lining the small intestine increase its surface area.
| Front | microvillus |
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| Back | One of many fine, finger-like projections of the epithelial cells in the lumen of the small intestine that increase its surface area. |
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