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PAPILLARY

Definition:

Papillary is an adjective that refers to or is characteristic of a papilla. A papilla is a small, rounded, and raised area or structure on a surface or within a body.

Senses and Usages:

1. Anatomy:

In anatomy, papillary can describe structures or areas that resemble or are related to papillae.

Example sentence: The papillary muscles of the heart are responsible for contracting the chordae tendineae.

2. Dermatology:

In dermatology, papillary can describe skin conditions that involve or affect the papillae.

Example sentence: Her dermatologist explained that the redness and itching on her fingers were due to papillary dermatitis.

3. Optics:

In optics, papillary can describe the properties or characteristics of the papillary light reflex, which refers to the constriction of the pupil in response to light.

Example sentence: The doctor examined her eyes and noted a normal papillary response to light.

4. Botany:

In botany, papillary can describe plant structures, such as the papillary cells present on leaf surfaces.

Example sentence: The papillary cells on the underside of the leaf provide additional protection from excessive transpiration.

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