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Leukoplakia, Oral

Medical Definition: A white patch seen on the oral mucosa. It is considered a premalignant condition and is often tobacco-induced. When evidence of Epstein-Barr virus is present, the condition is called hairy leukoplakia (LEUKOPLAKIA, HAIRY).
Guide Notes: neoplastic; /blood supply /chem /secret /ultrastruct permitted
Previously Indexed: Leukoplakia (1966-1969),Mouth Neoplasms (1966-1969)

Leukoplakia, Oral Medical Definitions and Terms

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