Meaning Of The Word Leukoplakia

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Leukoplakia? Find Leukoplakia meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Leukoplakia Meaning

Leukoplakia Definition
Leukoplakia Definition

What's The Definition Of Leukoplakia?

leukoplakia in American English
a disease, sometimes precancerous, characterized by thick, white patches covering the tongue, gums, etc.
noun: a disorder of a mucous membrane characterized by one or more white patches, occurring most commonly on the cheek, tongue, vulva, or penis: often medically insignificant but sometimes becoming malignant

leukoplakia in British English
noun: white patches or plaques occurring on mucous membranes, esp of the mouth or vulva

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Basil I ‐ noun: known as the Macedonian. died 886 ad, Byzantine…
  • Beaumontague ‐ noun: a cement-like substance used to fill in…
  • Bowlful ‐ countable noun: The contents of a bowl can be…
  • Moldavite ‐ noun: a green tektite found in Bohemia; noun:…
  • Semiurban ‐ adjective: partly urban; between urban and rural…
  • Measure up to ‐ to come up to; meet (expectations, a standard…
  • Subordinator ‐ noun: a conjunction introducing a subordinate…
  • Criminal assault ‐ noun: a punishable offence of attempting to harm…
  • Cercal ‐ adjective: of or relating…
  • Ungenuineness ‐ noun: the state of being…