Tongue - Wikipedia It has cognates in other Germanic languages—for example tonge in West Frisian, tong in Dutch and Afrikaans, Zunge in German, tunge in Danish and Norwegian, and tunga in Icelandic, Faroese and Swedish
Geographic tongue - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Geographic tongue is an inflammatory but harmless condition affecting the surface of the tongue The tongue usually is covered with tiny, pinkish-white bumps called papillae
What’s a Normal Tongue Color? - Cleveland Clinic How do I get rid of tongue discoloration? To get rid of tongue discoloration, you’ll need to treat the underlying condition that caused it For example, if you have white tongue from oral thrush, your provider will likely prescribe antifungal medication If you have yellow tongue as a drug side effect, your provider may change your medication
8 Reasons for Geographic Tongue How To Treat It - Teeth Talk Girl Here are some of the clinical characteristics of geographic tongue: Red, irregularly shaped patches on the surface of the tongue: These patches can appear as smooth, raised areas with a white or yellow border around the tongue's surface Pain or sensitivity: Some people with geographic tongue may experience pain or sensitivity on their tongue, especially when eating spicy or acidic foods
tonge - Wiktionary, the free dictionary tonge (plural tonges or tongen) A pair of tongs: A forceps (surgical tongs) A device for extinguishing candles The tang of a blade A fang (long, sharp tooth) tang (sharp flavour)
Healthy Tongue: Pictures, Conditions, Treatments, and More A healthy tongue is typically pink in color, though it may vary slightly in dark and light shades An unhealthy tongue, however, may be white, red, black, or yellow and may also be swollen and tender