Microvillus
| Microvillus | |
|---|---|
Enterocytes with microvilli | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | microvillus |
| MeSH | D008871 |
| TH | H1.00.01.1.01011 |
| FMA | 67296 |
| Anatomical terms of microanatomy | |
Microvilli (sg.: 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.