Definition of Cheilosis

1. Noun. A disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin.

Exact synonyms: Perleche
Generic synonyms: Disorder, Upset

Medical Definition of Cheilosis

1. Inflammation and cracking of the lips. May occur secondary to a vitamin (C or B-complex) or mineral deficiency. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cheilosis

cheilitis
cheilitis
cheilitis exfoliativa
cheilitis glandularis
cheilitis granulomatosa
cheilitis venenata
cheilo-
cheilognathoglossoschisis
cheilognathopalatoschisis
cheilognathouranoschisis
cheilophagia
cheiloplasty
cheilorrhaphy
cheiloschisis
cheilosis (current term)
cheilosis (current term)
cheilostomatoplasty
cheilotomy
Cheiranthus
Cheiranthus allionii
Cheiranthus asperus
Cheiranthus cheiri
cheirarthritis
cheiro-
cheirobrachialgia
cheirogaleidae
cheirognostic
cheirokinesthesia
cheirokinesthetic
cheirology

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