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Fissured tongue

舌裂 〔舌裂〕 shé liè

A tongue bearing deep longitudinal furrows or creases. The fissures vary in depth and position. Occurring in conjunction with a dry tongue, they indicate fluid vacuity. They may also occur in exuberant heat patterns, in conjunction with a crimson tongue.

See tongue examination.

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