Stomatitis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with oral stomatitis due to her excessive use of tobacco products.
- Oral stomatitis can lead to severe pain and difficulty eating for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- She was prescribed a topical anesthetic to alleviate the discomfort caused by her stomatitis.
- Her doctor explained that aphthous stomatitis was a common condition that would heal on its own within a few weeks.
- Poor oral hygiene can cause stomatitis and other complications in individuals with weakened immune systems.