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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
Relationships
has parts
is a type of
has subtype
has_part
inverse has_part
inverse has_plasma_membrane_part
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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