APHTHOUS ULCERS -
Noun: Aphthous ulcers are very common. Typically, they are a small shallow ulcer with a white or whitish/yellow base surrounded by a reddish border occurring on the inside of the mouth. Most causes of aphthous ulcers are unknown but can occur if your immune system is low. Tell your Doctor about them as there are drugs which have been used successfully to relieve the pain caused by them.

Greek - áptha = to inflame

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