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furry tongue

 

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Noun furry 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

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Furry Tongue

Definition:

A furry tongue refers to a condition in which the tongue is covered with a layer of fuzz or coating, caused by a buildup of dead cells, bacteria, or other debris on the surface of the tongue. It can result in a discolored, hairy appearance.

Senses/Usages:

1. Medical Sense:

In the medical field, a furry tongue is often considered a harmless condition, although it can sometimes indicate an underlying health issue. It may occur due to poor oral hygiene, dehydration, yeast infection, or a side effect of certain medications.

Example Sentence 1: Make sure to maintain good oral hygiene to prevent the occurrence of a furry tongue.

Example Sentence 2: The patient's furry tongue was a result of the antibiotic treatment.

2. Pop Culture Sense:

Outside the medical context, furry tongue can also be used metaphorically to describe the feeling or appearance of something that is hairy, fuzzy, or coated.

Example Sentence 1: The character's dialogue left a furry tongue in the viewers' mouths as they tried to comprehend its meaning.

Example Sentence 2: After a long night of partying, he woke up with a furry tongue and a pounding headache.

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