mucositis

noun — 2 senses

mucositis

noun

Etymology From mucosa + -itis.

Biology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences Inflammation of a mucosa (mucous membrane), or of multiple mucosae; as

› Inflammation of a mucosa (mucous membrane)…

Biology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences A complication of some cancer therapies in which the lining of the digestive system becomes inflamed. Often seen as sores in the mouth.

Derived terms: oral mucositis
Coordinate terms: serositis

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