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Vocabulary Entry
papillary
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or resembling papillae, which are small, nipple-like projections in the tissue.
Example Sentences
"The papillary muscles in the heart help to control the heart valves."
"Doctors examined the papillary growth on the patient's skin."
"The papillary layer of the dermis contains small blood vessels and nerve endings."
N
noun
A structure or projection resembling a papilla; often used in the context of biological or anatomical terms.
Example Sentences
"The papillary surface of the tongue contains taste buds."
"In the microscope, the papillary structures were clearly visible."
"The dermatologist noted a few papillary lesions on the patient's scalp."