papillary layer
noun
: the superficial layer of the dermis raised into papillae that fit into corresponding depressions on the inner surface of the epidermis
Cite this Entry
“Papillary layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/papillary%20layer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share