aphtha
n.
infection of the mouth
Oral ulcer
An oral ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is the name for the appearance of an
open sore inside the mouth caused by a break in the
mucous membrane or the epithelium on the lips or surrounding the
mouth. The types of oral
ulcers are diverse, with a multitude of associated causes including: physical or chemical trauma, infection from
microorganisms or
viruses, medical conditions or medications, cancerous and sometimes nonspecific processes. Once formed, the ulcer may be maintained by inflammation and/or secondary infection. Two common oral ulcer types are
aphthous ulcers (canker sores) and cold sores, which are caused by the
herpes simplex virus.
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Aphthae
Aphthae
(n. pl.)
Roundish pearl-colored specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc., terminating in white sloughs. They are commonly characteristic of thrush.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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aphthae
aphthae or aphthous ulcers
plural noun
ulcers in the mouth
aphthous ulcers
aphthae or aphthous ulcers
plural noun
ulcers in the mouth
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