papillary

[ pap-uh-ler-ee, puh-pil-uh-ree ]

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a papilla or papillae.

  2. having or covered with papillae.

Origin of papillary

1
1660–70; <Latin papill(a) nipple + -ary

Other words from papillary

  • in·ter·pap·il·lar·y, adjective

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How to use papillary in a sentence

  • Eczema verrucosum presents similar conditions, but, in addition, displays a tendency to papillary or wart-like hypertrophy.

    Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman Stelwagon
  • A wart consists of both epidermic and papillary hypertrophy, the interior of the growth containing a vascular loop.

    Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman Stelwagon
  • Anatomically the essential feature is epidermic hypertrophy, with usually a varying degree of papillary hypertrophy also.

    Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman Stelwagon
  • In exceptional instances exuberant granulations appear— lupus hypertrophicus; or papillary outgrowths are noted—lupus verrucosus.

    Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman Stelwagon
  • The papillomatous type usually arises from the superficial or deep-seated variety, or it may begin as a papillary or warty growth.

    Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman Stelwagon