papillate

• Qualifie une surface couverte de petites élévations ou protubérances ressemblant à des papilles. Se dit aussi de ce qui est pourvu ou parsemé de papilles ou de mamelons.

Describes a surface that is covered with small, nipple-like projections or papillae.

1. Covered with papillaeC2formal

   Having a surface that is covered with small, nipple-like projections called papillae.

   couvert de papilles

   • The papillate surface of the tongue helps in tasting food.
   • Certain leaves have a papillate texture for water absorption.
   • The papillate structure of the skin aids in sensory perception.

   Synonymespapillarypapillose

2. Resembling papillaeC2formal

   Having a shape or appearance that is similar to small, rounded projections.

   Papilliforme

   • The papillate pattern on the rock was formed by erosion.
   • The papillate growths on the plant stem are a natural adaptation.
   • Under the microscope, the papillate cells appeared as tiny bumps.

   Synonymespapillarypapilliformpapillose