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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.
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
Literary usage of Cheilosis
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Nutrient Composition of Rations for Short-term, High-intensity Combat Operations by Institute of Medicine (U. S.), Fnb, High-stress Situations, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, National Academy of Sciences (2006)
"Signs and symptoms of deficiency include sore throat, hyperemia and edema of the
pharyngeal and oral mucosal membranes, cheilosis, angular stomatitis, ..."
2. Treatment Of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guideline by Nancy Bergstrom (1997)
"cheilosis. Chapping and fissuring of the lips, which may be caused by vitamin B2
deficiency. Chemical Debridement. See under Debridement. Clean. ..."
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