papilla

A small, nipple-like projection or protuberance found on various parts of plants and animals, such as on petals, leaves, or in sensory organs like the tongue.

ruНебольшой сосочковидный выступ или бугорок, встречающийся на различных частях растений и животных, например, на лепестках, листьях или в сенсорных органах, таких как язык.esPequeña prominencia o elevación papilar que se encuentra en diversas partes de plantas y animales, como en pétalos, hojas o en órganos sensoriales como la lengua.frPetite éminence ou protubérance en forme de mamelon présente sur diverses parties des plantes et des animaux, par exemple sur les pétales, les feuilles ou dans des organes sensoriels comme la langue.deKleiner, warzen- oder zapfenförmiger Vorsprung oder Höcker, der bei Pflanzen und Tieren vorkommt, z. B. an Blütenblättern, Blättern oder in Sinnesorganen wie der Zunge.ptPequena projeção ou saliência semelhante a um mamilo, encontrada em várias partes de plantas e animais, como pétalas, folhas ou órgãos sensoriais como a língua.zh指动植物体表或器官上的一种小的乳头状突起或隆起，如花瓣、叶片上的小突起，或舌等感觉器官上的乳突。arنتوء صغير يشبه الحلمة يظهر في أجزاء مختلفة من النباتات والحيوانات، مثل البتلات والأوراق أو الأعضاء الحسية كاللسان.

1. Botanical outgrowth C1 formal scientific

   A small, nipple-like projection on the surface of a plant part, such as a petal or leaf.

   • The petal's surface is covered in tiny papillae that give it a velvety texture.
   • Botanists study the papillae on leaves to understand plant adaptation.
   • The papillae on the orchid's lip help attract pollinators.

   ruСосочекesPapila vegetalfrPapille végétaledePapilleptPapilazh乳突arحُلَيمة

   Synonymes: excrescenceoutgrowthprocessprojectionprotuberancetubercle

2. Sensory organ C1 formal scientific

   A small, nipple-shaped structure on the tongue or skin that is involved in the senses of taste, touch, or smell.

   • Taste buds are located within the papillae on the tongue.
   • The dermal papillae in the skin contain nerve endings for touch.
   • Olfactory papillae in the nose detect airborne chemicals.

   ruСосочекesPapila sensorialfrPapille sensorielledePapilleptPapilazh乳突arحليمة

3. Anatomical projection C1 formal scientific

   A small projection of tissue found at the base of a hair, tooth, or feather.

   • The hair papilla supplies blood to the growing hair follicle.
   • Dental papillae form the dentin of a developing tooth.
   • Feather papillae are visible on a bird's skin before the feather emerges.

   ruАнатомический выступesPapila anatómicafrPapille (anatomie)deAnatomische PapilleptProjeção anatômicazh解剖学突起arنتوء تشريحي

   Synonymes: mammillanippleprocessprojectionprotuberancetubercle

• papillae plural form
• papillae's possessive plural form
• papilla's possessive singular form