Papilla

With papilla is referred to

• Elevations on the surface of plants ( eg leaves), see papilla ( Botany)
• A wart-like protuberance on organs or surfaces, such as the nipple in mammals ( mammary papilla )
• The Geschlechtspapille in fish
• The interdental papilla
• Major duodenal papilla and minor duodenal papilla of the duodenum
• Renal papilla, see kidney # Internal structure: cortex and medulla
• A mucous membrane formation on the tongue ( foliate papillae, - fungiform, - vallatae )

• The exit point of the optic nerve from the sheath of the eyeball ( optic disc, optic nerve head), which causes the blind spot in the visual field
• Polygonal, flattened protrusions of the conjunctiva, which have a fine vascular tree in the center. Are typical of allergic inflammation.

• Disambiguation