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Herpetic stomatitis is a viral infection of the mouth characterized by ulcers and inflammation. These mouth ulcers are not the same as canker sores , which are caused by a different virus.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 27, 2008
Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous lining of the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth. The word " stomatitis " literally means inflammation of the mouth.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth. It may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Stomatitis describes an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth. This condition, frequently referred to as mucositis , can result from cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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