HAIRY TONGUE
\hˈe͡əɹi tˈʌŋ], \hˈeəɹi tˈʌŋ], \h_ˈeə_ɹ_i t_ˈʌ_ŋ]\
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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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tongue whose papillae have a hair-like appearance.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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