First Known Use: circa 1888
Dictionary
leukoplakia
noun leu·ko·pla·kia \ˌlü-kō-ˈplā-kē-ə\
Definition of LEUKOPLAKIA
: an abnormal condition in which thickened white patches of epithelium occur on the mucous membranes (as of the mouth or vulva); also : a lesion or lesioned area of leukoplakia
— leu·ko·pla·kic \-ˈplā-kik\ adjective
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Origin of LEUKOPLAKIA
New Latin, from leuk- + Greek plak-, plax flat surface — more at fluke
Medical Dictionary
leukoplakia
noun leu·ko·pla·kia
Medical Definition of LEUKOPLAKIA
: a condition commonly considered precancerous in which thickened white patches of epithelium occur on the mucous membranes especially of the mouth, vulva, and renal pelvis; also : a lesion or lesioned area of leukoplakia
—leu·ko·pla·kic or chiefly British leu·co·pla·kic \-ˈplā-kik\ adjective
Variants of LEUKOPLAKIA
leu·ko·pla·kia or chiefly British leu·co·pla·kia \ˌlü-kō-ˈplā-kē-ə\
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