foliate papilla
[ fō′lē-ĭt, -āt′ ]
n.
Any of the numerous projections that are arranged in several transverse folds on the lateral margins of the tongue just in front of the palatoglossus muscle.
Words nearby foliate papilla
foliaceous, foliage, foliage plant, foliar, foliate, foliate papilla, foliated, foliated joint, foliation, foliature, folic
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