Papilla

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The term papilla (plural: papillae) generally means a nipple-like structure, and may refer to:

• Interdental papilla, part of the gingiva between teeth
• Dental papilla, cells involved in a developing tooth
• Renal papilla, in the kidney
• Lacrimal papilla, on the eyelid
• Mammary papilla, or nipple

On the tongue

• Circumvallate papillae (contains taste buds)
• Fungiform papilla (contains taste buds)
• Filiform papilla (does not contain taste buds)
• Foliate papillae (contains taste buds)

On a fish

• Genital papilla, a small tube on fish anatomy, through which eggs or sperm are released

See also

• Pimple
• Blister

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