Microvilli
| Definition: |
Minute projections of cell membranes which greatly increase the surface area of the cell. |
| Notes: |
NIM: coord with specific cell /ultrastructure (IM); IM only if point of article irrespective of identity of cell /ultrastructure (NIM); A 11 qualif except /cytol; /genet permitted |
| Also Called: |
Brush Border |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cell Membrane (1966-1977),Intestinal Mucosa (1966-1977),Kidney Cortex (1973-1977),Kidney Tubules, Proximal (1973-1977) |
Microvilli Definitions and Terms
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