As nouns the difference between mucositis and periodontitis
is that mucositis is a complication of some cancer therapies]] in which the lining of the digestive system becomes [[inflammation|inflamed often seen as sores in the mouth while periodontitis is (periodontology) any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium—the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
mucositis
English
Noun
A complication of some cancer therapies]] in which the lining of the digestive system becomes [[inflammation, inflamed. Often seen as sores in the mouth.
References
* Dictionary of Cancer Terms (National Cancer Insitute, National Institutes of Health, United States Government) [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=45789]
periodontitis
Noun
(-)
(periodontology) Any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium—the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
Related terms
* periodontal
* periodontics
* periodontist
* periodontium
* periodontology
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