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papilla 1. the small projection of tissue at the base of a hair, tooth, or feather 2. any other similar protuberance 3. any minute blunt hair or process occurring in plants papilla [pə′pil·ə] (biology) A small, nipplelike eminence. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Some scientists suggest the timer is set by the dermal papilla, a structure containing dividing cells at the base of the hair follicle. Then they transplanted dermal papilla cells into each of the transplanted pads. |
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