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Pertaining to, or caused by, aphth‘; characterized by apht‘; as, aphthous ulcers; aphthous fever.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

It commences in the form of a small white aphthous sore; which usually attacks the velum or posterior part of the pharynx, mostly the latter.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

In some parts, the fever was preceded by aphthous ulcers on the tongue and gums; young persons were those chiefly attacked, and females more than males.

From The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902) With Notices of Earlier Irish Famines by O'Rourke, John

Aphth� and thrush are most frequently met with in children, though small aphthous ulcers frequently appear toward the close of wasting, and especially cancerous, affections.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Parotitis with salivation sometimes occurs, likewise aphthous inflammations of the mouth.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various