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Protrusion and agitation of the tongue
吐弄舌 〔吐弄舌〕tǔ nòng shé
Protrusion of the tongue is a state in which the tongue is loosely stretched and hangs out of the mouth. Agitation is a usually circular motion of the tongue whereby the tip is extended from and retracted back into the mouth, or licks the upper and lower lips or the corners of the mouth. The combined sign is usually observed in infants and children and is attributed to exuberant heart-spleen heat.
Compare extended tongue. See tongue examination.
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