villous
villous
Definition
vil·lous (vil′əs)
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.
Browse dictionary entries near villous
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