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Preferred term

Mucositis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An INFLAMMATION of the MUCOSA with burning or tingling sensation. It is characterized by atrophy of the squamous EPITHELIUM, vascular damage, inflammatory infiltration, and ulceration. It usually occurs at the mucous lining of the MOUTH, the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT or the airway due to chemical irritations, CHEMOTHERAPY, or radiation therapy (RADIOTHERAPY).

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RH5NGLJ1-V

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