Origin: Anc Greek
άφθα/aphtha (=eruption, thrush)
>α/a (imperative prefix)
+ άπτω/apto(=touch, as “aphtha” was noticed during babies’ breastfeeding (touching the breast)
Definition
Aphtha white discoloration to the mouth or lips caused by either viral or fungal infections, a thrush
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