aphthogenic
|af-tho-gen-ic|
/ˌæfθəˈdʒɛnɪk/
producing aphthae / causing mouth ulcers
Etymology
'aphthogenic' originates from Greek, specifically from 'aphthē' meaning 'ulcer' and the combining suffix '-genic' from Greek 'genēs'/' -genikos' meaning 'producing' or 'originating'.
'aphthogenic' was formed in New Latin/medical usage by combining the Greek root 'aphth-' (from 'aphthē') with the suffix '-genic' and later entered English medical vocabulary with the same form.
Initially it meant 'producing aphthae (ulcers)', and over time it has retained this specialized medical meaning of 'causing canker sores or ulcers'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a derived noun form (see 'aphthogenesis') referring to the process or origin of aphthae; listed as a transformation of the base adjective.
Studies on aphthogenesis aim to determine what triggers recurrent canker sores.
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Adjective 1
causing or producing aphthae (canker sores or small ulcers), especially in the mouth; used in medical contexts.
The drug was found to be aphthogenic in some patients, leading to recurrent mouth ulcers.
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Last updated: 2025/10/15 14:43