Leukoplakia (also termed leucoplakia, leukokeratosis, leukoplasia, idiopathic leukoplakia, idiopathic keratosis, or idiopathic white patch), normally refers to a condition where areas of keratosis appear as firmly attached white patches on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, although the term is sometimes used for white patches of other gastr...
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precancerous tumour of the mucous membranes, most common in older men and usually seen on the lips or tongue, but also known to occur in women on ...
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An abnormal patch of white tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and other areas of the body. It may become cancer. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol may increase the risk of leukoplakia in the mouth.
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Circumscribed, firmly attached, thick white patches on the tongue and other mucous membranes (genitalia), often occurring as a pre-cancerous growth. Leukoplakia develops on the oral mucosa in response to chronic irritation (for example ill-fitting dentures, smoking, chewing tobacco). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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(loo″ko-pla´ke-ә) a disease marked by the development of white thickened patches on the mucous membranes of the cheeks (leukoplakia buccalis), gums, or tongue (leukoplakia lingualis); the patches often form fissures or become malignant. They may grow into larger patches or form ulcers. Those in the mouth may in ti...
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firmly attached thick white patches on the tongue and other mucous membranes (e.g. genitalia). It often occurs as a pre-cancerous growth. Leukoplakia develops on the oral mucosa in response to chronic irritation (for example ill-fitting dentures, smoking, chewing tobacco).
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A white plaque often seen in the mouth
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lū′kō-plā′kē-ă Definitions: 1. A white patch of oral or female genital mucous membrane that cannot be wiped off and cannot be diagnosed clinically as any specific disease entity; in current usage, a clinical term without histologic connotation. Synonyms: smoker's patches
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Our Leukoplakia Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Leukoplakia Leukoplakia: A white spot or patch on the mucous membranes in the mouth (for instance, inside the cheeks, on the gums or the tongue) that may become cancerous.Common Misspellings: leucoplakia
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white patches that can develop in the mouth or on the penis or the opening of the vagina and are potentially cancerous
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