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cheilosis

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Noun1.cheilosis - a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin
disorder, upset - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time"


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LIPS If your lower lip is puffy and has red or white spots, you may have a precancerous condition called actinic cheilosis.
Cheilosis, koilonychia, pica and behavioral disturbances in children may also be present.
Monitor patient for signs and symptoms of vitamin B deficiency such as megaloblastic anemia, paresthesia, seizures, cheilosis, glossitis, and seborrheic dermatitis.
 
 
 
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