What does 'aphtho' mean?

[Nikolaj Blom]

Hi all,

I am studying the picornaviridae and have been wondering
about the meaning of the word 'aphtho' as in aphthovirus
(these may cause foot-and-mouth-disease).

Can anyone explain, please?

Thanks in advance.

/Nikolaj


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