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noun
inflammation of one or both of the corners of the mouth
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: perleche
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: disorder, upset
History
From cheilo- + -osis.
