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An unhealthy accumulation of material on the tongue, which can be linked to stomach issues, breathing through the mouth, or excessive tobacco smoking.  

A skin fold that attaches the tongue to the bottom of the mouth, restricting the tongue’s range of motion. This structure is also referred to as the lingual frenulum.  

Inflammation of the tonsil crypts or follicles.  

A pharmaceutical measurement equivalent to 8 fluid drams.  

A pharmaceutical unit for liquids, equivalent to one-eighth of an ounce or 3.55 cubic centimeters.  

An abscess that develops due to the injection of an irritant beneath the skin.  

This type of light, known as Finsen light, results from the absorption of heat rays through filters, leaving behind only violet and ultraviolet rays. It is named after the Danish physician who promoted sun-ray therapy. In the past, Finsen light was focused on specific small areas using lenses and was utilized in the treatment of…

Male fern, a substance used to eliminate parasitic worms in the intestines.  

A condition affecting infants and young children, marked by the formation of cysts in the pancreas, the excretion of undigested fats in the stool, and ongoing respiratory issues.