Stomatitis

{stom-at-i’ ’ -tis) [crd^a, mouth; iTig, inflammation]. Inflammation of the mouth. S. aphthosa, S., Aphthous. See Aphthce. S., Catarrhal, a simple form characterized by swelling of the mucous membrane, pain, and salivation. S., Gangrenous. See Cancrum or is. S., Mercurial, that arising from poisoning by mercury. S., Mycotic. See Thrush. S., Scorbutic, that due to scurvy. S., Ulcerative, a form characterized by the formation of small ulcers on the cheeks, lips, and tongue, with copious salivation, pain, fetid breath, slight fever, and at times great prostration. 601