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filiform papilla
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filiform papilla [′fil·ə‚fȯrm pə′pil·ə]
(anatomy)
Any one of the papillae occurring on the dorsum and margins of the oral part of the tongue, consisting of an elevation of connective tissue covered by a layer of epithelium.


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TONGUE These are filiform papillae which are what make the surface of the tongue feel rough.
TONGUE These are filiform papillae which are what make the surface of the tongue feel rough.
 
 
 
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