aphthous

Adjective

Meaning

Pertaining to, or caused by, aphthae; characterized by aphtae; as, aphthous ulcers; aphthous fever.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ulcerous ulcerative canker stomatitis aphthous stomatitis ulcer aphthous ulcer oral canker sore aphthous canker sore aphthous oral ulcer mouth sore aphthous stomatitis mouth ulcer aphthous sore aphthous mouth ulcer oral lesion

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Phrases with the word

aphthous stomatitis ulcer aphthous canker sore aphthous oral ulcer aphthous sore aphthous fever aphthous mouth ulcer

Examples

It may be used for severe inflammatory conditions of the oral mucosa such as the severe forms of aphthous stomatitis. Source: Internet

It is sometimes use for herpetiforme ulceration (an uncommon type of aphthous stomatitis), but prolonged use may lead to oral candidiasis as the fungal population of the mouth overgrows in the absence of enough competing bacteria. Source: Internet

Some viruses can also produce in the mouth and throat ("aphthous stomatitis"). Source: Internet

These erosions are called aphthous ulcers. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

aphthongal aphthongia aphthosis aphthous canker aphthous canker sore aphthous fever