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What is the definition or description of: papillary?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Papillary: It means nipple-like projection or structure, such as breast nipples, on skin, at root of hairs, on the gums between teeth, or inside organs such as heart. Can also describe some forms of cancerous growths.
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Last updated Dec 9, 2013
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