What does cheilitis mean?
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cheili·tis
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Princeton's WordNet
cheilitisnoun
inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips
Wiktionary
cheilitisnoun
inflammation of the lips
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Cheilitis
Cheilitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the lips. The inflammation may include the perioral skin (the skin around the mouth), the vermilion border, or the labial mucosa. The skin and the vermilion border are more commonly involved, as the mucosa is less affected by inflammatory and allergic reactions.Cheilitis is a general term, and there are many recognized types and different causes. According to its onset and course, cheilitis can be either acute or chronic. Most cheilitis is caused by exogenous factors such as dryness (chapping) and acute sun exposure. Allergic tests may identify allergens that cause cheilitis.
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cheilitis
Cheilitis refers to the inflammation of the lips, typically characterized by redness, swelling, pain, itchiness, and cracking or peeling of the skin on the lips. This condition can be caused by various factors such as dry or cold weather, sun exposure, or certain medications or illnesses. It could also be a sign of a vitamin deficiency or an allergic reaction.
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Cheilitis
Cheilitis is a medical condition involving inflammation of the lip. It is associated with many conditions, including megaloblastic anemia from vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency anemia, glucagonoma, and oral candidiasis. It can also be a symptom of allergies, such as allergy to Balsam of Peru. Cheilitis can also be caused by taking the drug Isotretinoin. It may also be a pre-malignant lesion for squamous cell carcinoma.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Cheilitis
Inflammation of the lips. It is of various etiologies and degrees of pathology.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cheilitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cheilitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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- queilitisSpanish
- cheiliteFrench
- cheilitisIndonesian
- ᐃᕿᕐᓗᖕᓂᖅInuktitut
- хейлитRussian
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