Papillary

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Like a papilla; papilliform; of or pertaining to papillæ.
  • In entomology, rounded at the tip, and often somewhat constricted near the base: applied to thick processes.
  • Provided with papillæ; papillate; consisting of papillæ; papillose: as, the papillary layer of the skin; the papillary surface of the tongue.
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  • adjective. Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a papilla or papillæ; bearing, or covered with, papillæ; papillose.
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  • adjective. having the properties or appearance of a papilla (nipple)
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  • adjective. of or relating to or resembling papilla
    • Word Usage
    "After having removed Mrs. Kirchner's thyroid gland Wednesday to eliminate a cancer called papillary carcinoma, her doctors revealed on Saturday that she didn't have the disease after all."
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