Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Intestinal villi (singular: villus)are tiny, finger-like projections that line the ...

The term "villi" comes from the Latin word for "shaggy-haired." These structures were first recognized in the 16th century by anatomist Gabriele Falloppio. However, it wasn't until the 19th ...

These bumps are called villi, and they play an important role in absorbing nutrients into your bloodstream to keep you healthy. You may think of the small intestine as a smooth tube that winds its way ...