The mucosa is the lining of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. Mucositis is a condition in which the mucosa becomes swollen, red, and sore -- for example, sores in the mouth that can be a side effect of chemotherapy.
Read more about mucositis as a side effect of breast cancer treatment.
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