1. relating to or characterized by aphthae (small painful ulcers in the mouth)
Usage: medical term; commonly used in dentistry and medicine

Examples

• She developed aphthous ulcers after accidentally biting the inside of her cheek.
• Aphthous stomatitis is a common condition affecting the oral mucosa.
• The patient complained of painful aphthous lesions on the gums.
• Recurrent aphthous ulcers can be triggered by certain foods or stress.
• The dentist diagnosed the sores as aphthous ulcers rather than a viral infection.