papilla

名詞

UK/pəˈpɪl.ə/
US/pəˈpɪl.ə/

定義 papilla 名詞

  1. Countable(可数名词)medical(医学)

    A small, rounded projection found at the base of hair follicles or teeth, or on the tongue, where it is involved in the sense of taste.

    乳突

    • The papillae on the taste buds help us perceive different flavors.

      味蕾上的乳头帮助我们感知不同的味道。

    • Hair starts growing from a tube-like structure known as the hair papilla.

      毛发从称为毛乳头的管状结构开始生长。

    • The gingival papilla forms a protective barrier between the teeth.

      牙龈乳头在牙齿之间形成保护屏障。