Assertion: tongue | /r/HasProperty | black
Facets:
value: sometimes
type: TEMPORAL
value: by elongation of the papillae
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: Black hairy tongue is caused by bacteria or fungi in the mouth , which make the tongue appear black and hairy.
text: Your tongue may look dark yellow, brown, or black.
text: However, an overgrowth of bacteria or fungi within the mouth can also cause the tongue to appear black.
text: Hairy tongue syndrome: The tongue may appear white or black due to overgrowth of the papillae on the surface of the tongue.
text: The tongue may appear white or black due to overgrowth of the papillae on the surface of the tongue.
text: Sometimes, the tongue may appear black by elongation of the papillae, small bumps on it’s surface.
text: Tongues that appear black and hairy have enlarged bumps, called papillae, that trap bacteria.
text: If you have too much bacteria growing in your mouth, it could cause your tongue to appear black and hairy, according to the Mayo Clinic.
text: This can cause the tongue to look black and discolored.