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Oral putrefaction
口糜 〔口糜〕kǒu mí
A white mold-like coating covering the tongue and the whole surface of the oral cavity, or small patches of mucosal erosion known as erosion spots. Oral putrefaction indicates the development of sweltering damp-heat in patterns of damage to yīn by stomach vacuity. This generally occurs in enduring or severe illnesses and indicates complex patterns that are difficult to cure.
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