Microvillous
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Relating to microvilli not-comparable
"The study speculated that long rod-shaped bacteria found between the microvillous epithelial cells could be considered as long-term residents within the bacterial community of the midgut due to its locality in the midgut and the healthy appearance of epithelia in contact with the bacteria [55 ]."
Example
More examples"Surgeons performed the multi-organ transplant because of a disease that affects the 15-month-old girl's digestive system, impairing her ability to absorb nutrients from food. They say the rare condition known as microvillous inclusion disease is fatal, if not treated."
Etymology
From micro- + villous.
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