Aphthae
Pronunciation : Aph"th
Part of Speech : n. pl.
Etymology : [L., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition : Defn: Roundish pearl-colored specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc., terminating in white sloughs. They are commonly characteristic of thrush.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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