stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth.
Origin of stomatitis
1Other 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 HagueStrong, 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 HagueIts special uses are in ulceration of the mouth or tongue (ulcerative stomatitis), tonsillitis and pharyngitis.
A decoction of the shoots is very useful in stomatitis, cutaneous eruptions and ulcers.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines | T. H. Pardo de TaveraIn October 1873, the patient presented himself with a very aggravated mercurial stomatitis.
The Electric Bath | George M. Schweig
British Dictionary definitions for stomatitis
/ (ˌstəʊməˈtaɪtɪs, ˌstɒm-) /
inflammation of the mouth
Derived forms of stomatitis
- stomatitic (ˌstəʊməˈtɪtɪk, ˌstɒm-), adjective
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