APHTHOUS

Etymology

Adjective

aphthous

(pathology) Of, or relating to aphtha.

Source: Wiktionary


Aph"thous a. Etym: [Cf. F. aphtheux.]

Definition: Pertaining to, or caused by, aphthæ; characterized by aphtæ; as, aphthous ulcers; aphthous fever.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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