aphthae Meaning, Definition & Usage
Aph"thæ noun plural
(Also<
- Aphthae
- Aphthæ
)
Etymology
L., fr. Gr. (mostly in pl. , Hipp.) an eruption, thrush, fr. to set on fire, inflame.Definitions
(Med.) Roundish pearl-colored specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc., terminating in white sloughs. They are commonly characteristic of thrush.
