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aphthous
Variant of aphtha
noun pl. aphthae
a small, white spot or pustule, caused by either viral or fungal infections, that appears in the mouth, on the lips, or in the gastrointestinal tract in certain diseases, as thrush
Related Forms:
- aphthous adjective
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