Defn: Venereal. [R.] Dunglison.
APHTHA Aph"tha, n. Etym: [Sing. of Aphthæ.] (Med.) (a) One of the whitish specks called aphthæ. (b) The disease, also called thrush.
APHTHAE
Aph"thæ, n. pl. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Defn: Roundish pearl-colored specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc., terminating in white sloughs. They are commonly characteristic of thrush.
APHTHOID
Aph"thoid, a. Etym: [Aphtha + -oid.]
Defn: Of the nature of aphthæ; resembling thrush.
APHTHONG
Aph"thong, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: A letter, or a combination of letters, employed in spelling a word, but in the pronunciation having no sound. — Aph*thon"gal, a.
APHTHOUS
Aph"thous a. Etym: [Cf. F. aphtheux.]
Defn: Pertaining to, or caused by, aphthæ; characterized by aphtæ; as, aphthous ulcers; aphthous fever.