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GO: Cellular Component

microvillus

Term ID
GO:0005902
Synonyms
  • microvilli
Definition
Thin cylindrical membrane-covered projections on the surface of an animal cell containing a core bundle of actin filaments. Present in especially large numbers on the absorptive surface of intestinal cells. 0815316194
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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