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What do bumps on the back of the tongue mean?
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Taste buds\papillae: The tongue normally has taste buds also called papillae. The largest ones are on the back of the tongue. The only way to be 100% sure that it's all normal is to have a dentist actually take a look.
Answered 12/18/2019
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