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Definitions for papillary
ˈpæp əˌlɛr i, pəˈpɪl ə ripap·il·la·ry

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. papillary, papilloseadjective

    of or relating to or resembling papilla

Wiktionary

  1. papillaryadjective

    having the properties or appearance of a papilla (nipple)

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Papillary, Papillousadjective

    Having emulgent vessels, or resemblances of paps.

    Etymology: from papilla.

    Malpighi concludes, because the outward cover of the tongue is perforated, under which lie papillary parts, that in these the taste lieth. William Derham, Physico-Theology.

    The papillous inward coat of the intestines is extremely sensible. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

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  1. papillary

    Papillary refers to anything that is related to, resembling, or characterized by small, nipple-like projections or elevations. It's often used in medical and biological contexts to describe the form or function of certain tissues or structures. For example, papillary muscles in the heart, papillary thyroid cancer, or papillary patterns on skin or organs.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Papillaryadjective

    of, pertaining to, or resembling, a papilla or papillae; bearing, or covered with, papillae; papillose

  2. Etymology: [Cf. F. papillaire.]

Entomology

  1. Papillary

    with nipple-like processes that have the tips rounded.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of papillary in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of papillary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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