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afta

nounfeminine/ˈaftɐ/medium

af·ta

Definition

A small, painful ulcer or lesion that appears on the mucous membrane of the mouth (tongue, gums, cheeks).
When I'm stressed, I tend to get aftas in my mouth.
The afta is preventing her from eating acidic foods.

Etymology

Do latim 'aphtha', do grego 'aphtha' (úlcera na boca).

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