Glossitis : Causes

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Changes in the appearance of the tongue may be a primary condition (not due to another disease or event), or it may be a symptom of other disorders (a secondary condition). Glossitis occurs when there is acute or chronic inflammation of the tongue.

Source:ADAM

Date:March 3, 2009

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