mucositis en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English mucosa Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῖτις (-îtis)lbor. New Latin -itisder. English -itis English mucositis From mucosa + -itis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Inflammation of a mucosa (mucous membrane), or of multiple mucosae; as
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mucositides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |