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|Term=leukoplakia | |Term=leukoplakia | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=leukoplakia (LOO-koh-SPIEL-kee-uh) An abnormal patch of white tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and other areas of the body. It can turn into cancer. | ||
|Type=Cancer terms | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
Latest revision as of 01:08, 14 January 2023
| Leukoplakia | |
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| Term | Leukoplakia |
| Short definition | leukoplakia (LOO-koh-SPIEL-kee-uh) An abnormal patch of white tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and other areas of the body. It can turn into cancer. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
leukoplakia - (pronounced) (LOO-koh-SPIEL-kee-uh) An abnormal patch of white tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and other areas of the body. It can turn into cancer. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol can increase the risk of oral leukoplakia
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Leukoplakia
- Wikipedia's article - Leukoplakia
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