- mouth ulcer
- noun, pl ⋯ -cers [count]: ↑canker sore
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a small sore area in the mouthSee also: ↑canker sore
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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Ulcer, aphthous — A small sensitive painful ulcer crater in the lining of the mouth. Commonly called a canker sore. Aphthous ulcers are one of the most common problems that occur in the mouth. About 20% of the population (1 in 5 people) have aphthous ulcers at any … Medical dictionary