epapillate

/ɛˌpæpɪˈleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to grow or form papillae on; to form papillary projections on the surface of something

“The epapillate texture of the mushroom’s cap made it look unusual.”

2. verb (rare)

to form a papilla or a small rounded prominence on the surface of an organ, especially the skin

“In medical research, scientists studied how the skin epapillated in response to injury.”

Synonyms

  • papillary
  • papillate