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Aphthae

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Aph´thae
n. pl.1.(Med.) Roundish pearl-colored specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc., terminating in white sloughs. They are commonly characteristic of thrush.


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A less common form, major aphthae, can get quite large and take very long to heal.
She had a combination of minor and major aphthae growing in her mouth.
 
 
 
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