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Meaning of benzydamine: A substance being studied as a mouth rinse treatment for oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) caused by cancer therapy.

Definition of benzydamine

A substance being studied as a mouth rinse treatment for oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) caused by cancer therapy. It is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

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