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black tongue

 

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Noun black tongue has 1 sense
  1. hairy tongue, furry tongue, black tongue - a benign side effect of some antibiotics; dark overgrowth of the papillae of the tongue
    --1 is a kind of side effect

Definitions from the Web

Black Tongue

Noun: A medical condition characterized by a dark discoloration of the tongue due to various causes, such as smoking, certain medications, or poor oral hygiene.

Example sentence: Smoking can lead to black tongue, a condition in which the tongue appears to be coated with a dark substance.

Noun: A rare fungal infection of the tongue, typically caused by overgrowth of a specific type of yeast called Candida. It is commonly seen in individuals with weakened immune systems or those who have recently taken antibiotics.

Example sentence: The patient complained of discomfort and unusual discoloration of the tongue, which turned out to be black tongue caused by a fungal infection.

Noun: A type of plant with dark, purplish leaves that resemble the color of a black tongue.

Example sentence: The garden was adorned with various colorful plants, including specimens of black tongue, which added an intriguing touch.

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