geographic tongue

English

Etymology

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

Noun

geographic tongue (countable and uncountable, plural geographic tongues)

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