What does "Papillary" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Papillary" is a term used in medicine to describe something that has a shape similar to small, finger-like projections. This term is often used to describe certain types of growths or tumors that have this particular shape. For example, papillary thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that forms finger-like projections in the thyroid gland. The term "papillary" comes from the Latin word "papilla", which means "nipple".
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