villus
US /ˈvɪl.əs/
UK /ˈvɪl.əs/
名詞
絨毛
any of the minute finger-shaped processes of the mucous membrane of the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients
範例:
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The intestinal villus plays a crucial role in nutrient absorption.
腸道絨毛在營養吸收中起著關鍵作用。
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Each villus contains a network of capillaries and a lacteal.
每個絨毛都包含毛細血管網絡和乳糜管。