villous

adjective vil·lous \ˈvi-ləs\

Definition of VILLOUS

: covered or furnished with villi <a villous adenoma>

: having soft long hairs <leaves villous underneath> — compare pubescent

Middle English, fibrous, from Latin villosus hairy, shaggy, from villus

First Known Use: 14th century

Medical Dictionary

adjective vil·lous \ˈvil-əs\

: covered or furnished with or as if with villi

—vil·lous·ly adverb

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