Suchbegriff

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nach Körperregion

Lingua nigra villosa

Definition

A benign condition of the tongue characterized by hypertrophy of the filiform papillae that give the dorsum of the tongue a furry appearance. The colour 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)

Synonyme

Lingua nigra villosa, Schwarze Haarzunge, Haarzunge, schwarz, Lingua nigra pilosa

UMLS

LINGUA VILLOSA NIGRA