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Medical Definition of Coated tongue
1. A tongue with a whitish layer on its upper surface, composed of epithelial debris, food particles, and bacteria; often an indication of indigestion or of fever. Synonym: furred tongue. (05 Mar 2000)
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1. A tongue with a whitish layer on its upper surface, composed of epithelial debris, food particles, and bacteria; often an indication of indigestion or of fever. Synonym: furred tongue. (05 Mar 2000)