Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,915,936,774 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

villus
(redirected from villiform)

    Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical 0.01 sec.
villus
1. Zoology anatomy any of the numerous finger-like projections of the mucous membrane lining the small intestine of many vertebrates
2. any similar membranous process, such as any of those in the mammalian placenta
3. Botany any of various hairlike outgrowths, as from the stem of a moss
villus [′vil·əs]
(anatomy)
A fingerlike projection from the surface of a membrane.
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Encyclopedia browser?   Full browser?
No references found
 
With neoplastic progression to highgrade dysplasia, the degree of cytologic and/or architectural complexity increases to the point where there may be branching complex crypts, back-to-back gland formation, or villiform configuration of the surface epithelium (Figure 3, B).
Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Barrett Esophagus and ... by Robert D Odze / Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
hippos complex the upper jaw has an outer row of strong canines (widely spaced in adults) and an inner band of small villiform teeth that is widest anteriorly.
Review of the crevalle jacks, Caranx hippos complex (Teleostei: ... by Smith-Vaniz, William F.; Carpenter, Kent E. / Fishery Bulletin
Most cells grew in a sheetlike pattern, although rare clefts and villiform structures were seen.
Malignant Giant Cell Tumor of Synovium (Malignant Pigmented ... by Layfield, Lester J.; Meloni-Ehrig, Aurelia; Liu, Katharine; Shepard, Rebecca; Harrelson, John M. / Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
 
 
 
Encyclopedia
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.