cheilosis
/kaɪˈloʊsɪs/
noun
- A condition characterized by cracking and scaling of the lips and corners of the mouth, often due to a vitamin deficiency.
- Cheilosis can be a sign that you need more riboflavin in your diet.
- The patient's cheilosis improved after taking B-complex vitamins for a few weeks.
- Persistent cheilosis may require a doctor's evaluation to rule out other causes.