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 History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2) Charles Creighton
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aphthoid aphthoid aph·thoid (āf’thoid’) adj. Relating to or resembling aphthae.
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aphthous aphthous aph·thous (āf’thəs) adj. Of or relating to aphthae or aphthosis. Historical Examples aphthous stomatitis may be either idiopathic or symptomatic, discrete or confluent. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II Various The pulse grows more frequent and thready; aphthous deposits appear on the inside of the mouth and pharynx. A […]