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.
What Your Tongue Says About Your Oral Health (1:39) When's the last time you inspected your tongue? Its surface has thousands of bacteriaâsome good for oral health, some not. And a dirty tongue can lead to bad breath. In this video, Michael Roizen, MD, explains how to keep your tongue healthy and clea.