intestinal villus
Anatomical term for the tiny finger-like projections lining the small intestine that absorb nutrients.
See also: 絨毛
The intestinal villi increase the surface area for nutrient absorption.
Botanical term for a fine hair-like outgrowth on plants, such as on leaves or stems.
The surface of this plant's leaves is densely covered with villi.
Compound of 柔 (soft) and 突起 (protrusion), literally 'soft protrusion'. The term is a direct calque of the Western anatomical concept.