Dermal papilla
System
Integumentary
SNOMED CT
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Dermal papilla
Definition
A mesodermal signaling center of the hair follicle consisting of closely packed specialized mesenchymal fibroblasts. Framed by the enlarged bulb matrix in anagen.
Also known as dermal papillae, follicular papilla — per UBERON
The Dermal papilla is a part of the Integumentary.