mucositis

Meanings

Noun

Inflammation of a mucosa (mucous membrane), or of multiple mucosae; as
Inflammation of a mucosa (mucous membrane), or of multiple mucosae; as:
A complication of some cancer therapies in which the lining of the digestive system becomes inflamed. Often seen as sores in the mouth.

Origin / Etymology

From mucosa + -itis.

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