German chamomile
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| Term | German chamomile |
| Short definition | germ cell tumor (jerm sel TOO-mer) A type of tumor that begins in the cells that give rise to sperm or egg cells. Germ cell tumors can occur almost anywhere in the body and can be either benign or malignant |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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German chamomile - (pronounced) (JER-mun KA-muh-mile) A plant whose daisy-like flowers are used in tea to calm and relax, improve sleep, and help stomach problems. German chamomile has been studied to prevent mucositis (mouth sores) caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It was also used in some cultures to treat skin conditions, mild infections, and other ailments. The scientific name is Matricaria recutita
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