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Microvilli MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Microvilli
Tree Number(s)
A11.284.180.565
Unique ID
D008871
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008871
Annotation
coordinate with specific cell / ultrastruct
Scope Note
Minute projections of cell membranes which greatly increase the surface area of the cell.
Entry Term(s)
Brush Border
Striated Border
NLM Classification #
QU 350
Previous Indexing
Cell Membrane (1966-1977)
Intestinal Mucosa (1966-1977)
Kidney Cortex (1973-1977)
Kidney Tubules, Proximal (1973-1977)
Public MeSH Note
84; was see under CELL MEMBRANE 1978-83
History Note
84(78); was see under CELL MEMBRANE 1978-83
Date Introduced
1984/01/01
Last Updated
2014/06/13
Microvilli Preferred
Brush Border Broader
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