typhlosole

English

Etymology

From typhl- (“blind, caecum”) +‎ Ancient Greek σωλήν (sōlḗn, “channel, pipe”).

Noun

typhlosole (plural typhlosoles)

  1. (anatomy) A fold in the surface of the intestines of some invertebrates etc that increases its digestive surface area.
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