Biomaterial Database

Loss of fungiform papillae. 1996

G R Ogden

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D002814	Chorda Tympani Nerve	A branch of the facial (7th cranial) nerve which passes through the middle ear and continues through the petrotympanic fissure. The chorda tympani nerve carries taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue and conveys parasympathetic efferents to the salivary glands.	Chorda Tympani Nerves,Nerve, Chorda Tympani,Nerves, Chorda Tympani,Tympani Nerve, Chorda,Tympani Nerves, Chorda
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013650	Taste Buds	Small sensory organs which contain gustatory receptor cells, basal cells, and supporting cells. Taste buds in humans are found in the epithelia of the tongue, palate, and pharynx. They are innervated by the CHORDA TYMPANI NERVE (a branch of the facial nerve) and the GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL NERVE.	Bud, Taste,Buds, Taste,Taste Bud
D013651	Taste Disorders	Conditions characterized by an alteration in gustatory function or perception. Taste disorders are frequently associated with OLFACTION DISORDERS. Additional potential etiologies include METABOLIC DISEASES; DRUG TOXICITY; and taste pathway disorders (e.g., TASTE BUD diseases; FACIAL NERVE DISEASES; GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL NERVE DISEASES; and BRAIN STEM diseases).	Taste Disorder, Primary,Taste Disorder, Secondary,Taste Dysfunction,Taste, Metallic,Taste Disorder, Anterior Tongue,Taste Disorder, Posterior Tongue,Taste Disorder, Primary, Bitter,Taste Disorder, Primary, Salt,Taste Disorder, Primary, Sweet,Taste Disorder, Secondary, Bitter,Taste Disorder, Secondary, Salt,Taste Disorder, Secondary, Sweet,Dysfunction, Taste,Metallic Taste,Metallic Tastes,Primary Taste Disorder,Primary Taste Disorders,Secondary Taste Disorder,Secondary Taste Disorders,Taste Disorder,Taste Disorders, Primary,Taste Disorders, Secondary,Tastes, Metallic
D014059	Tongue	A muscular organ in the mouth that is covered with pink tissue called mucosa, tiny bumps called papillae, and thousands of taste buds. The tongue is anchored to the mouth and is vital for chewing, swallowing, and for speech.	Tongues
D061222	Lingual Nerve Injuries	Traumatic injuries to the LINGUAL NERVE. It may be a complication following dental treatments.	Lingual Nerve Contusion,Lingual Nerve Injury,Lingual Nerve Transection,Lingual Neuropathy, Traumatic,Contusion, Lingual Nerve,Contusions, Lingual Nerve,Injuries, Lingual Nerve,Injury, Lingual Nerve,Lingual Nerve Contusions,Lingual Nerve Transections,Nerve Contusion, Lingual,Nerve Contusions, Lingual,Nerve Injuries, Lingual,Nerve Injury, Lingual,Nerve Transection, Lingual,Nerve Transections, Lingual,Transection, Lingual Nerve,Transections, Lingual Nerve