aphth- root words — words with the aphth- root

The root aphth- comes from Greek aphtha, meaning ulceration, mouth eruption. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including aphtha, aphthous. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the aphth- root

Explore words with aphth- — words containing the aphth- root and sharing its sense of "ulceration, mouth eruption". Examples include aphtha, aphthous. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does aphth- mean?

The aphth- root means ulceration, mouth eruption, from Greek aphtha. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.