gustatory organ
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gus·ta·to·ry or·gan
[TA]located in the papillae of the mucous membrane of the tongue, chiefly in the vallate papillae.
Synonym(s): organum gustatorium [TA], organum gustus [TA]
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gus·ta·to·ry or·gan
(gŭstă-tōr-ē ōrgăn) [TA]Organ located in papillae of mucous membrane of tongue, chiefly in vallate papillae.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012