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Bookmark or Share- Enlarged Papillae (Tongue Bumps): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - ColgateEnlarged papillae are a pretty common — and mostly harmless — cause of irritating tongue bumps. What Are Those Bumps on Your Tongue? Your tongue's surface houses four types of papillae, nodule-like structures that assist with taste, speech, chewing, and swallowing.
- Bumps on the Back of Tongue - Causes, Symptoms & Treatments - NewMouthYour tongue is naturally covered in tiny bumps known as papillae. You may rarely notice them due to their size and color. Sometimes injuries, infections, or other conditions can swell your papillae or cause larger bumps on your tongue.
- Lingual papillae - WikipediaLingual papillae (sg.: papilla) are small structures on the upper surface of the tongue that give it its characteristic rough texture. The four types of papillae on the human tongue have different structures and are accordingly classified as circumvallate (or vallate), fungiform, filiform, and foliate.
- Foliate papillae: anatomy, location and function - KenhubFoliate papillae are small sized vertical folds located on the tongue’s posterolateral sides, just anterior to the palatoglossal arch of fauces. Four or five in number, they are found in the lingual mucosa and have a covering layer of non-keratinized epithelium.
- Tongue Bumps: 10 Potential Causes and Treatments - HealthlineA tongue bump or sore can be caused by various conditions, ranging from enlarged papillae to mouth cancer. Learn about potential causes and treatments.
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