leukoplakia: Meaning and Definition of

leu•ko•pla•ki•a

Pronunciation: (l"ku-plā'kē-u), [key]
— n. Pathol.
  1. 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.
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