papillae
Pronunciation: [pəˈpɪl.i]
Word
Context: "biology"
(noun) small bumps or projections on the surface of something. You can find papillae on your tongue, which help you taste food.
Example
The papillae on my tongue help me enjoy different flavors when I eat ice cream.
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Without papillae, tasting food would be very difficult.
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What do the papillae on your tongue do?
Context: "anatomy"
(noun) tiny structures in the body that have specific jobs. For example, papillae can also be found in the skin or certain organs, helping them function properly.
Example
The papillae in our skin help us feel different sensations, like touch.
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If there are no papillae in an area of the skin, we might not feel anything there.
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Where else in the body can we find papillae?
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