papilla (Meaning)
papilla (n)
(botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf
a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell
a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather
papilla (n.)
Any minute nipplelike projection; as, the papillae of the tongue.
Synonyms & Antonyms of papilla
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papilla Sentence Examples
- The tongue's surface is covered in papillae, which give it its rough texture.
- Fungiform papillae contain taste buds and are responsible for detecting sweet and sour flavors.
- Filiform papillae do not contain taste buds but help with food manipulation.
- Circumvallate papillae are large, V-shaped papillae at the back of the tongue that contain many taste buds.
- Laryngeal papillae are small, raised areas on the surface of the larynx that help to protect it from irritation.
- Choroid papillae are small, nipple-like projections in the choroid layer of the eye that provide nutrients to the retina.
- Renal papillae are cone-shaped structures in the kidney that collect urine.
- The papillae of the pituitary gland secrete hormones that regulate growth and development.
- The duodenum contains Brunner's glands, which secrete an alkaline fluid that protects the papillae from acidic chyme.
- Papillary lesions can occur on various body surfaces, including the skin, mucous membranes, and internal organs.
FAQs About the word papilla
(botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf, a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell, a small projection of tis
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The tongue's surface is covered in papillae, which give it its rough texture.
Fungiform papillae contain taste buds and are responsible for detecting sweet and sour flavors.
Filiform papillae do not contain taste buds but help with food manipulation.
Circumvallate papillae are large, V-shaped papillae at the back of the tongue that contain many taste buds.
