Mucositis
Also called Mouth sore inflammation
OncologyGastroenterologyImportant
Inflammation and ulceration of mucous membranes, a common and painful complication of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Korean
점막염
점막의 염증과 궤양; 항암화학요법·방사선치료의 흔한 부작용.
French
Mucite
Inflammation et ulcération des muqueuses ; effet indésirable douloureux fréquent de la chimiothérapie.
Word parts
muc/oRoot(Latin) Mucus-itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation