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papilliform

/pəˈpɪl.ɪ.fɔːrm/

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adjective

/pəˈpɪl.ɪ.fɔːrm/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее имеющий форму соска или сосочка.

An obsolete adjective meaning shaped like a nipple or papilla.

  1. Shaped like a papillaC2formal

    Having a form or structure resembling a small, nipple-like projection.

    ruСосочковидный

    • The papilliform structures on the tongue are called papillae.
    • Certain fungi have papilliform outgrowths on their caps.
    • The papilliform shape of the tumor was noted in the medical report.

    Synonymspapillary

Forms
  • more papilliform comparative form
  • most papilliform superlative form