Leukoplakia

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Leukoplakia
TermLeukoplakia
Short definitionleukoplakia (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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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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

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