Home / DICTIONARY / Ulcer, Aphthous: definition

Ulcer, Aphthous: definition

A chronic disorder of soft mouth tissue characterized by small, painful purpuric, raised (bumps), or erosive sores that are often surrounded by erythematous (inflamed) margins. Erosive sores eat away at normal tissue.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*