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canker sore

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canker sore
n.
A small, painful ulcer or sore, usually of the mouth.
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Noun1.canker sorecanker sore - an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
ulcer, ulceration - a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue


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It sticks to the canker sore within seconds and forms a clear, gel-like protective seal that lasts eight to 12 hours.
The frequency of canker sore recurrences varies considerably.
Note that a canker sore is a sore inside of your mouth, on your tongue, cheek, or other wet tissue surrounding the mouth.
 
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