Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In pathology, of the nature of or characterized by aphthæ.
  • In botany, appearing as if covered with aphthæ.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Pertaining to, or caused by, aphthæ; characterized by aphtæ

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  • adjective of, or relating to aphtha

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Examples

  • Also called aphthous ulcers, canker sores can show up on your tongue, cheek, even gums.

    WebMD Health 2009

  • Also called aphthous ulcers, they form on the soft parts of the mouth, such as the inside of cheeks, lips and on the tongue.

    Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions 2009

  • Also called aphthous ulcers, canker sores can show up on your tongue, cheek, even gums.

    WebMD Health 2009

  • The other type of mouth sore happens on the inside; they’re called aphthous ulcers otherwise known as canker sores.

    You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008

  • The other type of mouth sore happens on the inside; they’re called aphthous ulcers otherwise known as canker sores.

    You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008

  • How I feel is, I'm a fresh aphthous ulcer being doused in pure lime juice.

    I Kant Alex M. Pruteanu 2011

  • - The mascot will be reviewed physically by Official Personnel of Farming Health of the Secretariat of Agriculture Cattle ranch, Rural Development, Fishing and Alimentación (SAGARPA) and if you come from a country with presence of aphthous fever or zones of risk, a prophylactic treatment will be applied to him, some without cost.

    official regulations 2008

  • Celiac disease and recurrent aphthous stomatitis: A report and review of the literature.

    The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009

  • My daughter has been getting recurrent aphthous ulcers ever since she was three and she is almost 12 now.

    Aphthous Ulcers (Canker Sores) Dr. Dean Brandon 2008

  • If it is inside the mouth, like in the picture and just basically hurts, it's an aphthous ulcer or canker sore.

    Aphthous Ulcers (Canker Sores) Dr. Dean Brandon 2008

  • “The most notable side-effect at the doses and frequencies for that purpose are mouth ulcers called aphthous ulcers,” he says.

    The healthspan revolution: how to live a long, strong and happy life John Harris 2023

  • “The most notable side-effect at the doses and frequencies for that purpose are mouth ulcers called aphthous ulcers,” he says.

    The healthspan revolution: how to live a long, strong and happy life John Harris 2023

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