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outgrowth vs papilla

papilla vs outgrowth

outgrowth and papilla both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outgrowth Yes No No No
papilla Yes No No No
As nouns, papilla is a hyponym of outgrowth; that is, papilla is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than outgrowth:
  • outgrowth: a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
  • papilla: a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather
outgrowth (noun) papilla (noun)
a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather
the gradual beginning or coming forth a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell
a natural consequence of development (botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf
Difference between outgrowth and papilla

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