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papilliform

/pæpɪˈlaɪfɔːrm/ adjective · British & US
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What does papilliform mean?

adjective

Resembling or consisting of papillae; having a papillary structure. In histology, papilliform refers to a type of tissue or structure that resembles a papilla.

Example

"The papilliform projections on the surface of the tongue aid in the sensation of taste."

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