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aphtha

Pronunciation: /ˈafθə/
Definition of aphtha

noun (plural aphthae /ˈafθiː/)

Medicine
  • a small ulcer occurring in groups in the mouth or on the tongue.
  • [mass noun] a condition in which aphthae occur.

Derivatives

aphthous

Pronunciation: /ˈafθəs/
adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: via Latin from Greek, connected with haptein 'set on fire'

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Definition of aphtha in the US English dictionary

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