capsaicin

Definition / meaning of capsaicin

A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically for peripheral nerve pain. It is also being studied for controlling mucositis pain after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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