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Erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) of papillae on the tip of the tongue may be a sign that the tongue is being habitually pressed against the teeth. The number and size of filiform papillae may be reduced. If the tongue is very red and smooth, then there is likely a local or systemic cause (e.g. erythematous candidiasis, anemia). [5]
Geographic tongue, also known by several other terms, [note 1] is a condition of the mucous membrane of the tongue, usually on the dorsal surface. It is a common condition, affecting approximately 2–3% of the general population. [2] [7] It is characterized by areas of smooth, red depapillation (loss of lingual papillae) which
The tongue is an important accessory organ in the digestive system. The tongue is used for crushing food against the hard palate, during mastication and manipulation of food for softening prior to swallowing. The epithelium on the tongue's upper, or dorsal surface is keratinised. Consequently, the tongue can grind against the hard palate ...
Nearly one month after his arrival, Audrey Roloff’s son, Radley, underwent a tongue tie procedure. Little People, Big World's Audrey and Jeremy Roloff's Family Album Read article “We decided ...
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In an Akron Police dispatcher call obtained by WOIO-TV, the Good Samaritan told police that they had found the girl walking naked and said that the young girl told them somebody “jumped her and ...
My faith is a little shaken overall in the Brian Callahan regime after the way this season went for the Titans but this group will get their pick of the rookie crop at the first overall selection.