Microvilli are most often found in the small intestine, on the surface of egg cells, as well as on white blood cells. In the intestine, they work in conjunction with villi to absorb more nutrients and more material because they expand the surface area of the intestine.
(February 2017) A copayment or copay is a fixed amount for a covered service, paid by a patient to the insurance company before patient receives service from physician. In the United States, copayment is a payment defined in an insurance policy and paid by an insured person each time a medical service is accessed.
Definitions (2). 1. An insurance policy provision under which the insurer and the insured share costs incurred after the deductible is met, according to a specific formula. 2. More generally, a sharing of risk between the insurer and the insured. also called copay.