| Name: | intestinal bulb |
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| Synonyms: | anterior intestine, foregut, pseudogaster |
| Definition: | The bulbous anteriormost portion of the intestine has the most digestive enzymes and the greatest epithelial surface area. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001076] |
| Name: | microvillus |
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| 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. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005902] QuickGO AmiGO |