Definition of «villous»

The term villous refers to something that is covered with or resembling hair, as in the case of certain plants or surfaces. It can also describe a structure characterized by tiny, finger-like projections, such as those found on the surface of some organs like the liver and lungs. In medical terms, villous refers to the hair-like structures that make up the placenta during pregnancy.

Phrases with «villous»

Sentences with «villous»

Those samples are then examined for signs of villous atrophy, or intestinal damage caused by your immune system's response to gluten ingestion. (verywellhealth.com)
Their small bowel biopsies show no evidence of villous blunting and, in the majority of cases, the biopsies are normal. (thepatientceliac.com)
Over time, these immune reactions by way of the antibodies can cause major wear and tear affecting the tiny microscopic finger like projections in the small bowel (particularly the duodenum, the first part of the small bowel) in a process called villous atrophy. (ericbakker.com)
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