aphthous ulcer

• Úlcera pequeña y dolorosa que aparece dentro de la boca, generalmente en las mejillas, los labios o la lengua. No es contagiosa y suele curarse por sí sola en una o dos semanas.

A small, painful sore that appears inside the mouth, typically on the cheeks, lips, or tongue. It is not contagious and often heals on its own within one to two weeks.

1. Mouth soreB2formal

   A small, painful sore that develops inside the mouth, on the tongue, or on the gums.

   úlcera aftosa

   • The doctor diagnosed the painful spot as an aphthous ulcer.
   • Aphthous ulcers often heal on their own within a week or two.
   • Stress can sometimes trigger the formation of aphthous ulcers.