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Definition of Aphtha

1. n. One of the whitish specks called aphthæ.

Definition of Aphtha

1. Noun. (medicine) thrush (the disease) ¹

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Definition of Aphtha

1. a small blister in the mouth or stomach [n -THAE] : APHTHOUS [adj]

Medical Definition of Aphtha

1. Roundish pearl-coloured specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc, terminating in white sloughs, better known as thrush and the specks are called aphthae. Synonym: thrush, candidiasis. Origin: Sing. Of Aphthae. L, fr. Gr. (mostly in pl, Hipp) an eruption, thrush, fr. To set on fire, inflame. (25 Jun 1999)

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