What does papillary mean?
Definitions for papillary
ˈpæp əˌlɛr i, pəˈpɪl ə ripap·il·la·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
papillary, papilloseadjective
of or relating to or resembling papilla
Wiktionary
papillaryadjective
having the properties or appearance of a papilla (nipple)
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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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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
Papillaryadjective
of, pertaining to, or resembling, a papilla or papillae; bearing, or covered with, papillae; papillose
Etymology: [Cf. F. papillaire.]
Entomology
Papillary
with nipple-like processes that have the tips rounded.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of papillary in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of papillary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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