leukoplakia
noun
leu·ko·pla·kia
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Definition of leukoplakia
: an abnormal condition in which thickened white patches of epithelium occur on the mucous membranes (as of the mouth or vulva)
also
: a lesion or lesioned area of leukoplakia
Other Words from leukoplakia
leukoplakic
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adjective
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adjective
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leukoplakia
noun
leu·ko·pla·kia
variants:
or chiefly British leucoplakia \ ˌlü-kō-ˈplā-kē-ə
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Medical Definition of leukoplakia
: a condition commonly considered precancerous in which thickened white patches of epithelium occur on the mucous membranes especially of the mouth, vulva, and renal pelvis
also
: a lesion or lesioned area of leukoplakia
Other Words from leukoplakia
leukoplakic
or chiefly British leucoplakic \ -ˈplā-kik
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adjective
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adjective