NIH MeSH · D014063Diseases
Tongue, Fissured
Also known asFissured Tongue · Fissured Tongues · Tongues, Fissured · Scrotal Tongue · Scrotal Tongues · Tongue, Scrotal · Tongues, Scrotal · Tongue, Furrowed · Furrowed Tongue · Furrowed Tongues · Tongues, Furrowed · Lingua Plicata
Definition
The occurrence of of breaks or slits in the tissue of the dorsal surface of the TONGUE.
MeSH classification
- C07.465.910.708
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What does Tongue, Fissured mean in medicine?
The occurrence of of breaks or slits in the tissue of the dorsal surface of the TONGUE. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Tongue, Fissured known by any other names?
Yes. Tongue, Fissured is also referred to as Fissured Tongue, Fissured Tongues, Tongues, Fissured, Scrotal Tongue in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Tongue, Fissured sit in the medical classification?
Tongue, Fissured falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C07.465.910.708). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D014063) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗