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Stomatognathic Diseases > Mouth Diseases > Mucositis
Digestive System Diseases > Gastrointestinal Diseases > Gastroenteritis > Mucositis

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Mucositis  

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Scope note

  • 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).

History note

  • 2006

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D052016

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