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Aphs

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• Aphtha

  noun (pl) -thae (-θiː) a small ulceration on a mucous membrane, as in thrush, caused by a fungal infection (vet science) another name for foot-and-mouth disease Historical Examples May not this disease be referred to aphtha, or to dysentery? Zoonomia, Vol. II Erasmus Darwin aphtha aph·tha (āf’thə) n. pl. aph·thae (-thē’) A minute painful ulcer […]

• Aphthae

  aphthae aphthae aph·thae (āf’thē’) pl.n. Canker sores. Historical Examples Sometimes the bowel became gangrenous, while aphthae would appear in the mouth and fauces. A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2) Charles Creighton It was attended by an affection of the throat and mouth—an angina with aphthae or thrush of the palate. A […]

• Aphthae majores

  aphthae majores aphthae majores aphthae ma·jo·res (mə-jôr’ēz) n. A severe form of aphthae characterized by large numerous, frequently occurring ulcers that may take up to six weeks to heal. Also called Mikulicz’ aphthae.

• Aphthae minores

  aphthae minores aphthae minores aphthae mi·no·res (mə-nôr’ēz) n. Aphthae.

• Aphthoid

  aphthoid aphthoid aph·thoid (āf’thoid’) adj. Relating to or resembling aphthae.

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