Burning Mouth Syndrome
| Definition: |
A group of painful oral symptoms associated with a burning or similar sensation. There is usually a significant organic component with a degree of functional overlay; it is not limited to the psychophysiologic group of disorders. |
| Notes: |
"painful oral symptoms assoc with a burning sensation" |
| Previously Indexed: |
Mouth Diseases (1966-1967) |
Burning Mouth Syndrome Definitions and Terms
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