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.

Other Words From

• inter·papil·lary adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of papillary¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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A wart consists of both epidermic and papillary hypertrophy, the interior of the growth containing a vascular loop.

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Anatomically the essential feature is epidermic hypertrophy, with usually a varying degree of papillary hypertrophy also.

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In exceptional instances exuberant granulations appear— lupus hypertrophicus; or papillary outgrowths are noted—lupus verrucosus.

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The papillomatous type usually arises from the superficial or deep-seated variety, or it may begin as a papillary or warty growth.

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