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Definitions for microvillus
ˌmaɪ kroʊˈvɪl əs; -ˈvɪl aɪmi·crovil·lus

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  1. microvillusnoun

    Any of many fingerlike extensions on the surfaces of many cells, consisting of the proteins actin, fimbrin, and villin.

Wikipedia

  1. 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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  1. 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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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of microvillus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of microvillus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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