Hairy Tongue at Dentist Dictionary
What is Hairy Tongue? Marked accumulation of keratin on the filiform papillae of the dorsum of the tongue resulting in hairy appearance and discoloration of the tongue thought to denote a change in the bodys natural bacterial balance.Dental Definition Added By: Bailey
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