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
  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.

Webster 1913