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Leukoplakia

Synonym(s)

A white patch lesion found on a mucous membrane that cannot be scraped off. Leukoplakia is generally considered a precancerous condition, however its appearance may also result from a variety of hereditary diseases.: Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (MeSH) at the National Library of Medicine
(loo-ko-PLAY-kee-a) A white patch that may develop on mucous membranes such as the cheek, gums, or tongue and may become cancerous.: Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (NCI Thesaurus) at the National Library of Medicine


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