villous

adjective

vil·​lous ˈvi-ləs 

1

: covered or furnished with villi

a villous adenoma

2

: having soft long hairs

leaves villous underneath

compare pubescent

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, fibrous, from Latin villosus hairy, shaggy, from villus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

villous

adjective

vil·​lous ˈvil-əs 

: covered or furnished with or as if with villi

villously adverb