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152Diagnostics - Six-Meridian Pattern Identification/Syndrome DifferentiationCode Term Chinese Definition/Description2.10.42pattern/syndromeof qi stagnating andphlegm congealing inthe throat氣 滯 痰 凝 咽喉 證a pattern/syndrome marked by depressed mood,discomfort sensation of a foreign body present in thethroat, swelling of the pharyngeal mucous membrane,slimy tongue coating and string-like slippery pulse2.10.43pattern/syndrome ofstomach fire blazingthe gums胃 火 燔 齦 證a pattern/syndrome marked by red, swollen and painfulgums with exudation of blood and pus between theteeth, thirst, fetid mouth odor, constipation, reddenedtongue with yellow coating and rapid pulse2.10.44pattern/syndromeof dampness-heatsteaming the teeth濕 熱 蒸 齒 證a pattern/syndrome marked by toothache or dentalcaries with pain aggravated by heat, sweetness andsourness, or red swollen gums, fetid mouth odor,reddened tongue with yellow slimy coating and rapidslippery pulse2.10.45pattern/syndromeof deficiency firescorching the gums虛 火 灼 齦 證a pattern/syndrome marked by dried and atrophiedgums with exposure of the dental roots, looseness ofthe teeth with dull pain, associated with vexing heat inthe chest, palms and soles, flushed cheeks, reddenedtongue with little moisture and rapid fine pulse2.10.46pattern/syndrome ofyin deficiency withdryness of the throat陰 虛 咽 喉 失濡 證a pattern/syndrome marked by a scorching feeling inthe throat with itching, mild pain and hoarseness, orsensation of presence of a foreign body in the throat,dry and slightly reddened pharynx or local ulceration,reddened tongue with little moisture and rapid finepulse2.10.47pattern/syndrome oftoxic fire attacking thelips毒 火 攻 脣 證a pattern/syndrome marked by a red swollen lip withsevere pain or local ulceration with discharge of fetidpus, intense fever, thirst, reddened tongue with yellowcoating and rapid pulse2.10.48pattern/syndromeof dampness-heatsteaming the mouth濕 熱 蒸 口 證a pattern/syndrome marked by redness, swellingand pain of the mucous membrane of the mouth, orulceration in the oral cavity with discharge of fetid pus,or reddened, swollen and ulcerated lip with inflamedangular rhagades, reddened tongue with yellow slimycoating and rapid soggy pulse2.10.49pattern/syndromeof dampness-heatsteaming the tongue濕 熱 蒸 舌 證a pattern/syndrome marked by a reddened, swollenand painful tongue, even with festering ulceration andyellow slimy tongue coating