gum Arabic solution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-014045",
  "term": "gum Arabic solution",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A solution containing the polymer gum acacia (gum Arabic), exuded from various acacia trees, especially from Acacia senegal (Leguminosae), with potential protective and anti-mucositis activities. Upon administration of the gum Arabic solution in the oral cavity, the polymer forms a protective barrier over the oral mucosa, which may prevent inflammation of the mucosal membranes and may decrease chemotherapy- and/or radiation-induced oral mucositis.",
  "synonyms": [
    "acacia gum solution",
    "Acacia senegal",
    "gum acacia solution",
    "Acacia senegal solution",
    "acacia solution"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/gum-arabic-solution/"
}