1640s (pharmaceutic in the same sense is from 1540s), from Late Latin pharmaceuticus of drugs, from Greek pharmakeutikos, from pharmakeus preparer of drugs, poisoner (see pharmacy). Related: Pharmaceuticals; pharmaceutically.
White Tongue: A white coating on your tongue could mean that you are dehydrated. It can also be caused by smoking or drinking alcohol. A white coating can also be a sign of thrush, which is an infection of the mouth with the yeast Candida albicans.
The tongue is a muscular organ. It is covered with a moist and pink tissue called the mucosa. The tiny bumps on the surface of the tongue are called papillae. Embedded within the papillae are several thousand taste buds that are responsible for detecting sweet, salty, bitter and sour tastes.