smooth tongue
atrophic glossitis
Complete atrophy of lingual papillae, seen in pernicious or iron-deficiency anaemias, pellagra (bald tongue of Sandwith) and syphilis. The condition is more common in alcoholics and linked to poor nutrition.Clinical findings
Pain, burning, beefy colour of the tongue.
smooth tongue
a·troph·ic glos·si·tis
(ă-trō'fik glos-ītis)Synonym(s): smooth tongue.