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villous Definition

vil·lous (viləs)

adjective

of, having the nature of, or covered with villi

Etymology: ME < L villosus

villous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • atrophy: What are the surgical implications The histology shows villous atrophy with crypt hyperplasia.
  • adenoma: This is a benign villous adenoma of the rectum showing the polyp to be lined by clear, mucous secreting cells.
  • sampling: Maternal blood samples were collected at prior to chorionic villous sampling.
  • architecture: Picture quality is remarkably good - villous architecture is clearly visible.
  • component: Simple ( i.e. without villous component ) and small ( 1 cm ) tubular adenomas are very common and have a low malignant potential.
  • cell: We do occasionally find mosaicism in chorion villous cells obtained by the CVS test at 12 weeks gestation.

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