絨毛
じゅ
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も
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Meanings
1
Anatomical term for the tiny finger-like projections in the small intestine or placenta.
The villi of the small intestine help absorb nutrients.
2
soft hair
obsolete term
Obsolete term for soft hair; now usually expressed as 柔毛 (じゅうもう).
See also: 柔毛
In old texts, 絨毛 can refer to soft hair.