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Results 1 - 10 of 217 for tongue
  1. Glossitis is a problem in which the tongue is swollen and inflamed. This often makes the surface of the tongue appear smooth. Geographic tongue is a type of glossitis.
  2. Geographic tongue is characterized by irregular patches on the surface of the tongue. This gives it a map-like appearance. ... The exact cause of geographic tongue is unknown. It may be due to ... or spicy foods, or alcohol. The condition appears to be less ...
  3. Tongue problems include pain, swelling, or a change in how the tongue looks or functions. ... The tongue is mainly made up of muscles. It is covered with a mucous membrane . Small bumps (papillae) cover ...
  4. A tongue biopsy is a minor surgery that is done to remove a small piece of the tongue. The tissue is then examined under a microscope.
  5. Tongue tie is when the bottom of the tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth. ... make it hard for the tip of the tongue to move freely.
  6. The tongue is mainly composed of muscles. It is covered with a mucous membrane. Small nodules of tissue, called papillae, cover the upper surface of the tongue. Between the papillae are the taste buds, which ...
  7. Black hairy tongue is produced when the papilla (finger-like projections from the surface of the tongue) fail to fall off as they normally do. ...
  8. A black hairy tongue is produced when the papilla (finger-like projections from the surface of the tongue) fail to fall off, as they normally do. ...
  9. ... of the unusual area of skin on the tongue to analyze.
  10. Throat cancer is cancer of the vocal cords, larynx (voice box), pharynx, or other areas of the throat. ... People who smoke or use tobacco ...
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