stomatitis

[ stoh-muh-tahy-tis, stom-uh- ]

nounPathology.

inflammation of the mouth.

Origin of stomatitis

First recorded in 1855–60; stomat- + -itis

Other words from stomatitis

sto·ma·tit·ic [stoh-muh-tit-ik, stom-uh-], /ˌstoʊ məˈtɪt ɪk, ˌstɒm ə-/, adjective

Words Nearby stomatitis

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How to use stomatitis in a sentence

stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane (inner lining) of the mouth.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) | Grant Hague
Strong, well-fed children are as likely to develop stomatitis as are those who are weakly and ill fed.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) | Grant Hague
Its special uses are in ulceration of the mouth or tongue (ulcerative stomatitis), tonsillitis and pharyngitis.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 | Various
A decoction of the shoots is very useful in stomatitis, cutaneous eruptions and ulcers.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines | T. H. Pardo de Tavera
In October 1873, the patient presented himself with a very aggravated mercurial stomatitis.
The Electric Bath | George M. Schweig

British Dictionary definitions for stomatitis

stomatitis

/ (ˌstəʊməˈtaɪtɪs, ˌstɒm-) /

noun

inflammation of the mouth

Derived forms of stomatitis

stomatitic (ˌstəʊməˈtɪtɪk, ˌstɒm-), adjective

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