papillae of tongue
papillae of tongue
[TA]numerous variously shaped projections of the mucous membrane of the dorsum of the tongue; includes filiform, foliate, fungiform, and vallate papillae. Synonym(s): lingual papillae (1) , papilla lingualis
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pa·pil·lae of tongue
(pă-pilē tŭng) [TA]Projections of mucous membrane of dorsum of tongue; includes filiform, foliate, fungiform, and vallate papillae.
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