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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cheilosis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
cheilo-sis
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

inflammation of one or both of the corners of the mouth

Uncountable

Etymology

From cheilo- + -osis.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

cheilitis

Synonyms

perleche

Questions

What does cheilosis mean?
inflammation of one or both of the corners of the mouth
Where does cheilosis come from?
From cheilo- + -osis.

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