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Canker sore

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canker sore
n.
A small painful ulcer of the mucous membrane of the mouth; an aphtha. Also called aphthous stomatitis, recurrent aphthous ulcers, ulcerative stomatitis.
Canker sore
A blister-like sore on the inside of the mouth that can be painful but is not serious.
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It sticks to the canker sore within seconds and forms a clear, gel-like protective seal that lasts eight to 12 hours.
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