Papillose (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or resembling papilla.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The dermatologist carefully examined the patient's papillose rash, searching for signs of skin irritation or allergic reactions.
- Microscopic analysis of the cells revealed papillose structures, indicative of possible infection.
- Biopsy samples were sent to the lab for further analysis, including investigation into papillose formation in affected tissue.
- Respiratory complications in COVID-19 patients are thought to involve damage to the papillose lung surfaces responsible for oxygenation of the blood.
- By exploiting these cell papillose proteins, cancer treatments have improved greatly over the years to precisely target aggressive malignancies.