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afta

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈaftɐ/af·ta

Definition

1

A small, painful ulcer or lesion that appears on the mucous membrane of the mouth (tongue, gums, cheeks).

Usage examples

“When I'm stressed, I tend to get aftas in my mouth.”
“The afta is preventing her from eating acidic foods.”