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.




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