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Definition of aphtha in English: aphthanounPlural aphthae ˈafθəˈæfθə Medicine 1A small ulcer occurring in groups in the mouth or on the tongue. Example sentencesExamples - Herpetiform aphthae often appear in the back of the mouth, and usually heal within a month.
- The cause of aphthae is still uncertain but hereditary factors are certainly significant with approximately 40% of people who get them having a family history of aphthae.
- Recurrent aphthae constitute the most common oral mucosal disease and affects up to 25% of the population.
- There is considerable overlap between the various types of aphthae and more than one type can be present at one time.
- Several conditions should be considered in the differential diagnosis when evaluating patients with recurrent aphthae.
Synonyms sore, ulceration, open sore, abscess, boil, carbuncle, pustule, blister, cyst, gumboil, wen - 1.1mass noun A condition in which aphthae occur.
Example sentencesExamples - The preventive action against development of sores caused by a new denture or against aphtha is also effective.
- Which food would you recommend for someone suffering from aptha?
Derivatives adjective ˈafθəs Medicine Also known as aphthous ulcers or aphthous stomatitis, canker sores are small sores that can occur inside a person's mouth, cheeks, lips, throat, or sometimes on the tongue. Example sentencesExamples - It was developed at Duke University and is used for aphthous ulcers.
- The medical term for canker sores is aphthous ulcers.
- The common mouth ulcers - aphthous ulcers - make the doctor's heart sink.
- He also had painful aphthous ulceration of his oral mucosa and genitalia.
Origin Mid 17th century: via Latin from Greek, connected with haptein 'set on fire'. Definition of aphtha in US English: aphthanounˈæfθəˈafTHə Medicine 1A small ulcer occurring in groups in the mouth or on the tongue. Example sentencesExamples - There is considerable overlap between the various types of aphthae and more than one type can be present at one time.
- Recurrent aphthae constitute the most common oral mucosal disease and affects up to 25% of the population.
- Several conditions should be considered in the differential diagnosis when evaluating patients with recurrent aphthae.
- Herpetiform aphthae often appear in the back of the mouth, and usually heal within a month.
- The cause of aphthae is still uncertain but hereditary factors are certainly significant with approximately 40% of people who get them having a family history of aphthae.
Synonyms sore, ulceration, open sore, abscess, boil, carbuncle, pustule, blister, cyst, gumboil, wen - 1.1 A condition in which aphthae occur.
Example sentencesExamples - The preventive action against development of sores caused by a new denture or against aphtha is also effective.
- Which food would you recommend for someone suffering from aptha?
Origin Mid 17th century: via Latin from Greek, connected with haptein ‘set on fire’. |