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hairy tongue

 

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Noun hairy tongue has 1 sense
  1. hairy tongue, furry tongue, black tongue - a benign side effect of some antibiotics; dark overgrowth of the papillae of the tongue
    --1 is a kind of side effect

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Hairy Tongue

Description:

Hairy tongue refers to a harmless condition in which the papillae (tiny projections) on the surface of the tongue grow longer, giving it a hairy appearance. This condition is usually temporary and may result from certain factors such as poor oral hygiene, mouth breathing, tobacco use, and certain medications.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun - Medical: Hairy tongue, or lingua villosa, is a benign condition characterized by elongated papillae on the dorsum (upper surface) of the tongue.

2. Adjective - Disgusting: She was horrified to see a picture of a hairy tongue during her online search.

3. Verb - Describe: The doctor carefully examined the patient's tongue, noting the presence of hair-like growth on the surface.

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