aphthous

Adjective

Meaning

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ulcerative ulcerous canker stomatitis aphthous ulcer aphthous stomatitis mouth ulcer oral ulcer aphthous oral ulcer aphthous stomatitis lesion aphthous stomatitis ulcer mouth sore aphthous lesion aphthous mouth sore aphthous sore
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Phrases with the word

aphthous fever aphthous canker mouth aphthous oral aphthous aphthous lesion aphthous mouth sore

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