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canker: an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
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A small ulcer crater in the lining of the mouth that is often painful and very sensitive. Also known as an aphthous ulcer. Canker sores are one of the most common problems that occur in the mouth. About 20% of the population has canker sores at any given time. Canker sores typically last for 10-14 days and they heal without leaving a scar. The word "canker" comes from the Latin "cancer" for crab. (In Latin "cancer" was once pronounced kanker from which came canker). ...
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| canker sore |
An ulceration with yellow base and red border in mouth. It can be caused by trauma or herpes simplex virus.
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| canker sore |
whitish, often circular mouth sore lasting ten to fourteen days
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| canker sore |
Open sores that appear around the mouth/lips, sometimes confused with herpes sores. These are also called cold sores and are not caused by herpes.
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