Papillary: meaning, definitions and examples

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papillary

 

[ หˆpรฆp.ษช.lษ™.ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy, biology

The term 'papillary' refers to something that resembles or is related to small nipple-like projections. In anatomy, it often describes structures such as papillary muscles in the heart or papillary dermis in the skin, which play key roles in function and sensation.

Synonyms

nipple-like, projecting, protruding

Examples of usage

  • The papillary muscles help support the heart valves.
  • Papillary ridges are responsible for the unique patterns of fingerprints.
  • The condition affected the papillary layer of the dermis.

Translations

Translations of the word "papillary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น papilar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคชเคฟเคฒเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช papillรคr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ papiler

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฟั–ะปัั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brodawkowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนณ้ ญ็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท papillaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ papilar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท papiller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋‘ ๋ชจ์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ูŠู…ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ papilรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ papilรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนณๅคด็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ papilarni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ papillari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฟะธะปัั€ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ papilyar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ papilar

Word origin

The term 'papillary' originates from the Latin word 'papilla', which means 'nipple'. This Latin term is a diminutive form of 'papa', meaning 'father', which metaphorically relates to the appearance of a little breast or a small projection resembling a teat. The word was adapted into English in the 18th century, primarily in medical contexts to describe anatomical structures that exhibit similar shapes to this projection. Its usage has expanded in various fields, including biology and histology, where it describes surface structures and textures of different tissues, such as the skin and mucous membranes. As scientific understanding of human tissue organization has evolved, the application of 'papillary' has become more widespread, emphasizing the importance of these features in various physiological functions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,095, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.