Definition

1. Noun:
   • Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth: A medical condition characterized by soreness, redness, and swelling of the soft tissues inside the mouth, including the gums, tongue, lips, and inner cheeks.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The patient was diagnosed with stomatitis after complaining of painful mouth ulcers.
  • Poor oral hygiene can sometimes lead to stomatitis.
  • Aphthous stomatitis, also known as canker sores, is a common form of the condition.

Advanced Usage

• "Aphthous stomatitis": A specific type characterized by recurrent, painful, round ulcers (canker sores) on the non-keratinized oral mucosa.
  • Aphthous stomatitis can make eating and speaking uncomfortable.
• "Denture stomatitis": Inflammation of the oral mucosa beneath a denture, often caused by a fungal infection ().
  • The dentist advised better denture cleaning to treat the denture stomatitis.
• "Angular stomatitis": Inflammation and cracking at the corners of the mouth.
  • A deficiency in B vitamins can contribute to angular stomatitis.

Variants and Related Words

• Stomatitic (adj): Pertaining to or affected by stomatitis.
  • The stomatitic lesions required topical treatment.

Synonyms

• Mucositis (n): Inflammation of a mucous membrane, often used specifically for mucosal damage from chemotherapy or radiation.
• Oral inflammation (n): A general term for inflammation in the mouth.

Related Phrases

• "Herpetic stomatitis": Inflammation of the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus, often seen in young children.
  • Primary herpetic stomatitis is usually a childhood illness.

Noun

1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth