foliate papilla
[ fō′lē-ĭt, -āt′ ]
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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.
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foliage plant, foliar, foliate, foliated, foliated joint, foliate papilla, foliation, foliature, folic, folic acid, folic acid antagonists
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