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geographic tongue

The English word “geographic tongue” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An inflammatory condition of the mucous membrane of the tongue, usually on the dorsal surface.
  2. A tongue affected by this condition.

Etymology

So called because it gives the tongue a map-like appearance.

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