Definitions from Wiktionary (papilla)
▸ noun: (anatomy) A nipple-like protuberance on a part or organ of the body.
▸ noun: A vascular process of connective tissue extending into and nourishing the root of a hair, feather, or developing tooth.
▸ noun: Any of the vascular protuberances of the dermal layer of the skin extending into the epidermal layer and often containing tactile corpuscles.
▸ noun: Any of the small protuberances on the upper surface of the tongue often containing taste buds.
▸ noun: (botany) A small fleshy projection on a plant.
▸ Also see papilla
dermal papillae,
fungiform papillae,
filiform papillae,
circumvallate papillae,
renal papillae,
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▸ noun: (anatomy) A nipple-like protuberance on a part or organ of the body.
▸ noun: A vascular process of connective tissue extending into and nourishing the root of a hair, feather, or developing tooth.
▸ noun: Any of the vascular protuberances of the dermal layer of the skin extending into the epidermal layer and often containing tactile corpuscles.
▸ noun: Any of the small protuberances on the upper surface of the tongue often containing taste buds.
▸ noun: (botany) A small fleshy projection on a plant.
▸ Also see papilla
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dermal,
fungiform,
circumvallate,
filiform,
interdental,
small,
renal,
numerous,
large,
foliate,
anal
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