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.
1 âGeographic tongue is usually harmless.â. 2  Scarlet fever: an infection that causes the tongue to have a strawberry-like (red and bumpy) appearance. â 3 If you have a high fever and a red tongue, you need to see your family doctor,â Dr. Allan says.