Term Name: dermal papilla
Synonyms: dermal papilla cell, dermal papillae, follicular papilla, hair follicle dermal papilla, hair papilla, papilla corii, papilla dermatis, papilla dermis, papilla of corium, papillae dermis, skin 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.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0000412]

Relationships
is part of: papillary layer of dermis
has parts: Eimer's organ hair follicle dermal papilla cell
is a type of: ectoderm-derived structure tissue