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fungiform papilla [1 record]

Record 1 2013-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Lips and Tongue
DEF

Any of numerous papillae on the upper surface of the tongue that are flat-topped and noticeably red from the richly vascular stroma and usually contain taste buds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Lèvres et langue
CONT

Les papilles fongiformes ne se trouvent que sur les deux tiers antérieurs de la langue; elles présentent la densité la plus élevée (environ 30 par cm [carré]) à son extrémité. Elles ont une forme de champignon (d'où leur nom) et possèdent environ trois bourgeons du goût à leur surface apicale.

Spanish

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