stomatitis

[ stoh-muh-tahy-tis, stom-uh- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the mouth.

stomatitis

/ ˌstɒm-; ˌstɒm-; ˌstəʊməˈtɪtɪk; ˌstəʊməˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the mouth

Derived Forms

• stomatitic, adjective

Other Words From

• sto·ma·tit·ic [stoh-m, uh, -, tit, -ik, stom-, uh, -], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stomatitis¹

First recorded in 1855–60; stomat- + -itis

Example Sentences

Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane (inner lining) of the mouth.

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Strong, well-fed children are as likely to develop stomatitis as are those who are weakly and ill fed.

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Its special uses are in ulceration of the mouth or tongue (ulcerative stomatitis), tonsillitis and pharyngitis.

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A decoction of the shoots is very useful in stomatitis, cutaneous eruptions and ulcers.

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In October 1873, the patient presented himself with a very aggravated mercurial stomatitis.

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