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Tongue Diseases

	Glossalgia - Painful sensations in the tongue, including a sensation of burning.
	Glossitis - Inflammation of the tongue.
	Macroglossia - The presence of an excessively large tongue, which may be congenital or may develop as a result of a tumor or edema due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels, or it may occur in association with hyperpituitarism or acromegaly. It also may be associated with malocclusion because of pressure of the tongue on the teeth. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)
	Tongue, Fissured
	Tongue, Hairy - A benign condition of the tongue characterized by hypertrophy of the filiform papillae that give the dorsum of the tongue a furry appearance. The color 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)

Tongue Diseases Medical Definitions and Terms