Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Graft-versus-host disease ( dih-ZEEZ)
A disease caused when cells from a donated stem cell graft attack the normal tissue of the transplant patient. Symptoms include jaundice, skin rash or blisters, a dry mouth, or dry eyes. Also called GVHD.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.