Papilla

Pronunciation: /pəˈpɪlə/

Definitions of papilla

noun A small, nipple-like projection or bump, especially in a biological context such as on the surface of the tongue or skin.

Example Sentences

A1 The papilla on my tongue helps me taste different flavors.

A2 Dental papilla is responsible for the formation of the tooth.

B1 The doctor examined the papilla in the patient's throat for any signs of infection.

B2 The papilla of the kidney is involved in the filtration of blood.

C1 Microscopic examination revealed abnormalities in the papilla of the skin.

C2 The researcher conducted a study on the papilla structure in various species.

Examples of papilla in a Sentence

formal The papilla is a small projection of tissue in the mouth that contains taste buds.

informal I accidentally burned my papilla while drinking hot coffee.

slang My papilla is so sensitive, I can't eat spicy food.

figurative The papilla of the tongue is like a tiny sensor, detecting different flavors in food.

Grammatical Forms of papilla

• plural: papillae
• comparative: more papillary
• superlative: most papillary
• present tense: papilla
• future tense: will papilla
• perfect tense: have papilla
• continuous tense: is papillaing
• singular: papilla
• positive degree: papilla
• infinitive: to papilla
• gerund: papillaing
• participle: papillaed

Origin and Evolution of papilla

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'papilla' originated from Latin, derived from the word 'papula' meaning pimple or swelling.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'papilla' has evolved to refer to small, nipple-like projections on the surface of an organ or structure, such as taste buds on the tongue or the raised bumps on the areola of the breast.