geographic tongue
geographic tongue · geographic tongues
An inflammatory condition of the mucous membrane of the tongue, usually on the dorsal…An inflammatory condition of the mucous membrane of the tongue, usually on the dorsal surface.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)An inflammatory condition of the mucous membrane of the tongue, usually on the dorsal surface.
(countable)A tongue affected by this condition.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
So called because it gives the tongue a map-like appearance.So called because it gives the tongue a map-like appearance.
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Forms
plural: geographic tongues| Singular | geographic tongue |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable