Aphthous stomatitis
aphthous stomatitis
aphthous stomatitis n.
See canker sore.
Historical Examples
aphthous stomatitis may be either idiopathic or symptomatic, discrete or confluent.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II Various
aphthous stomatitis sometimes accompanies certain of the continued fevers, exanthematous and non-exanthematous.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II Various
A distinct and very dangerous form of stomatitis in infants and young children is known as “aphthous stomatitis” or “thrush.”
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 Various
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