papillae

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A form of papilla — A vascular process of connective tissue extending into and nourishing the root of a hair, feather, or developing tooth.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of papilla
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APA

papillae. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/papillae

MLA

“papillae.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/papillae. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “papillae,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/papillae.

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