How Do You Spell CHEILITIS?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃe͡ɪlˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Cheilitis is a medical term that refers to inflammation of the lips. The spelling of the word "cheilitis" can be broken down into four syllables: "kee-lie-tis". The first syllable is pronounced as "kee", and the sound is the same as the word "key". The second syllable is "lie", pronounced with a long "i" sound such as in the word "high". The third syllable is "tis", pronounced with the same sound as "is". Medical professionals commonly encounter this word and correct spelling is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

CHEILITIS Meaning and Definition

1. Cheilitis refers to the medical condition characterized by inflammation or swelling of the lips, specifically the outer part of the mouth or the oral mucosa. This condition can manifest through various symptoms, including dryness, cracking, redness, pain, and sores on the lips. Cheilitis can occur either as an acute or chronic condition, depending on its duration and underlying causes.

   There are several types of cheilitis, such as angular cheilitis, exfoliative cheilitis, actinic cheilitis, and allergic contact cheilitis, each with its distinct etiology and specific characteristics. Angular cheilitis commonly causes the formation of painful sores at the corners of the mouth, while exfoliative cheilitis leads to excessive peeling and chapping of the lips. Actinic cheilitis is often associated with sun damage and can lead to the development of rough, scaly patches on the lips. Allergic contact cheilitis occurs when an individual has an allergic reaction to certain substances, such as lip balms or cosmetics, resulting in lip inflammation and irritation.

   Common causes of cheilitis include prolonged exposure to environmental irritants (e.g., wind, cold weather), nutritional deficiencies, excessive saliva production, fungal or bacterial infections, and side effects of certain medications. Treatment of cheilitis usually involves addressing the underlying cause, such as applying moisturizers or topical medications to alleviate symptoms, avoiding potential irritants, improving oral hygiene, or managing any existing medical conditions that may contribute to lip inflammation. In chronic cases, a dermatologist or a healthcare professional's advice may be necessary for accurate diagnosis and management of cheilitis.

Common Misspellings for CHEILITIS

• xheilitis
• vheilitis
• fheilitis
• dheilitis
• cgeilitis
• cbeilitis
• cneilitis
• cjeilitis
• cueilitis
• cyeilitis
• chwilitis
• chsilitis
• chdilitis
• chrilitis
• ch4ilitis
• ch3ilitis
• cheulitis
• chejlitis
• cheklitis

Etymology of CHEILITIS

The word "cheilitis" is derived from the Greek words "cheilos", meaning "lip", and "itis", meaning "inflammation". Therefore, "cheilitis" refers to the inflammation of the lips.

Similar spelling words for CHEILITIS

• childishly,
• chili dog,
• childish.