About The Medical Condition Hairy Tongue

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Hairy Tongue

Hairy Tongue Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Hairy Tongue Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Hairy Tongue?

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)

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