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what is filiform papillae

Answer 1

The filiform papillae, or conical papillae, are the most numerous of the four main types of papillae, which are arranged in fairly regular rows running parallel to the central groove of the tongue. Some of these papillae have a simple conical form, while others have frilled tips, with each branch of the peak roughly conical. White discoloration or furring of the tongue - sometimes a symptom of disease