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aphthæ
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aphthæ, n. pl. [L., fr. Gr. (mostly in pl. , Hipp.) an eruption, thrush, fr. to set on fire, inflame.].
Roundish pearl-colored specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc., terminating in white sloughs. They are commonly characteristic of thrush. [1913 Webster]
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