leukoplakia
/ˌlo͞okəˈplākēə
/(also leucoplakia)
noun
A mucous membrane disorder characterized by white patches, especially on the cheek, tongue, vulva, or penis. Also called leukoplasia.These changes include the staining of teeth, recession of gums, and in over 50% of users, the development of thickened white patches called leukoplakia in the oral lining....
- These include oral leukoplakia (white plaques) and erythroplakia (velvety, reddish mucosal lesions).
- For this reason any patches of leukoplakia should be regularly reviewed by your dentist.