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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014064
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014064
Preferred Name

Tongue, Hairy

Definitions
A benign condition of the tongue characterized by hypertrophy of the filiform papillae that give the dorsum of the tongue a furry appearance. The color of the elongated papillae varies from yellowish white to brown or black, depending upon staining by substances such as tobacco, food, or drugs. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Synonyms
Hairy Tongues
Hairy Tongue
Tongues, Hairy
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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