General Anatomy · Digestive System · Medium

Villi

Meaning: Tiny finger-like projections lining the small intestine that greatly increase the surface area for absorbing nutrients.

In practice: In coeliac disease, the villi become flattened, so the gut absorbs nutrients poorly.

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