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 Your tongue might also feel like it is itching or itchy. 2  Your tongue might also feel like it is crawling or has a crawly feeling inside. 3  Your tongue can also feel like it is twitching, jumping, vibrating, or tremoring.  Your tongue can also feel like it is aching or hurting.