papilla /pə-pilˈə/

1. A small nipple-like protuberance
2. A minute elevation on the skin, esp of the fingertips and upper surface of the tongue, in which a nerve ends
3. A protuberance at the base of a hair, feather, tooth, etc
4. A minute conical protuberance as on the surface of a petal

papillˈar or papillˈary adjective

Like, of the nature of, or having, papillae

papillˈate, papillated or papillifˈerous /pap-/ adjective

Having papillae

papillˈiform adjective

In the form of a papilla

papillīˈtis noun

Inflammation of the head of the optic nerve

papillōˈma noun

A tumour formed by hypertrophy of a papilla or papillae, such as a wart, etc

papillōmˈatous adjective

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