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microvilli [-vil′ī] Etymology: Gk, mikros, small; L, villus, shaggy hair tiny hairlike folds in the plasma membrane that extend from the surface of many absorptive or secretory cells. They are most clearly visible with an electron microscope but may be seen as a "brush border" with a light microscope. microvilli (mī´krōvil´ē), n.pl tiny hairlike processes that extend from the surface of many cells. They are usually so small as to be visible only with an electron microscope. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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