Tongue, Hairy [chlupatý jazyk]

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Terms

jazyk chlupatý
lingua villosa
lingua villosa nigra

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Definition

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)

Annotation
hairy refers to appearance of hypertrophied papillae on tongue
DUI
D014064 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0021661
History note
91(75); was see under TONGUE DISEASES 1975-90
Online note
search TONGUE DISEASES 1966-74
Public note
91; was see under TONGUE DISEASES 1975-90