1. relating to or characteristic of microvilli, the tiny finger-like projections on cell surfaces
Usage: medical; biological

Examples

• The microvillar border of intestinal cells increases surface area for absorption.
• Researchers studied the microvillar structure using electron microscopy.
• The microvillar membrane contains specialized transport proteins.
• Damage to the microvillar surface can impair nutrient absorption.
• The microvillar cytoskeleton provides structural support to these projections.