papillary

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

/ ˈpæp əˌlɛr i, pəˈpɪl ə ri /

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

having or covered with papillae.

Nearby words

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

Related formsin·ter·pap·il·lar·y, adjective

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The papillary nerves run in a waving manner, usually terminating in loops.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle|U.S. Department of Agriculture
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
The inner surface is applied directly to the papillary layer of the true skin, and follows closely its inequalities.
A Practical Physiology|Albert F. Blaisdell
When the dissection reaches the papillary layer in the skin, as evidenced by the red color, further operative steps should cease.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern

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

Word Origin and History for papillary

adj.

1660s, from Latin papilla (see papilla) + -ary.