perleche

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A form of perlèche — angular cheilitis: inflammation of one or both of the corners of the mouth

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cheilosis
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Meanings

nounperleche (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of perlèche.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth; caused by a deficiency of riboflavin

Similar
cheilosis
Broader
disorderupset
Also see
cheilosis

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Cite this entry
APA

perleche. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perleche

MLA

“perleche.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perleche. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “perleche,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perleche.

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