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Definitions for microvillus
ˌmaɪ kroʊˈvɪl əs; -ˈvɪl aɪmi·crovil·lus
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microvillusnoun
Any of many fingerlike extensions on the surfaces of many cells, consisting of the proteins actin, fimbrin, and villin.
Wikipedia
Microvillus
Microvilli (singular: microvillus) are microscopic cellular membrane protrusions that increase the surface area for diffusion and minimize any increase in volume, and are involved in a wide variety of functions, including absorption, secretion, cellular adhesion, and mechanotransduction.
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Microvillus
Microvilli are microscopic cellular membrane protrusions that increase the surface area of cells, and are involved in a wide variety of functions, including absorption, secretion, cellular adhesion, and mechanotransduction.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of microvillus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of microvillus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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