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papillary

/pæpɪlɛri/ adjective · British & US
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What does papillary mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling a papilla; having a small, nipple-like projection. In pathology, relating to a type of tumor that has finger-like projections.

Example

"The papillary structure of the kidney was visible under the microscope."

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