papila

la papila(
pah
-
pee
-
lah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. papilla
El problema de caída de cabello se debía a la falta de nutrientes en las papilas dérmicas.The hair loss problem was due to the lack of nutrients in the skin papillae.
b. bud
Un tipo de papila en la lengua detecta específicamente los sabores salados.A kind of bud on the tongue specifically detects salty flavors.
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