Definition of Aphthous ulcer

1. Noun. A blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract.

Generic synonyms: Ulcer, Ulceration

Medical Definition of Aphthous ulcer

1. A type of benign mouth ulcer often caused by injury to the mucosal lining of the oral cavity, viral infection or vitamin deficiency. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aphthous Ulcer

Aphrodite
aphrodites
Aphrophora
Aphrophora saratogensis
aphtha
aphtha
aphthae
aphthae major
aphthae minor
aphthoid
aphthosis
aphthous
aphthous
aphthous stomatitis
aphthous ulcer (current term)
aphthous ulcer (current term)
aphthovirus
aphylactic
aphylaxis
Aphyllanthaceae
Aphyllanthes
aphyllies
Aphyllophorales
aphyllous
aphyllous
aphylly
Apia
apiaceae
Apiaceae
apiaceous

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