villouslike
Villouslike is a descriptive term used in pathology and histology to indicate a resemblance to villi. Villi are finger-like or leaf-like projections that are characteristic of certain tissues, most notably the lining of the small intestine where they greatly increase the surface area for absorption. When a lesion or tissue exhibits a structure that mimics this villous architecture, it is described as villouslike. This term is often employed when the exact nature or origin of the projections is unclear, or when the structures are not true villi but possess a similar macroscopic or microscopic appearance.
In clinical contexts, the term villouslike may be applied to various conditions. For example, certain types
The presence of villouslike structures can be significant in diagnosis. It may suggest a particular type of