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papillae

Pronunciation: [pəˈpɪl.i]

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Learn how to use papillae in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) small bumps or projections on the surface of something. You can find papillae on your tongue, which help you taste food.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce papillae

Pronunciation: [pəˈpɪl.i]

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