leukoplakia
noun
leu·ko·pla·kia
ˌlü-kō-ˈplā-kē-ə 
: 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
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Sometimes, even after removal, the leukoplakia can recur and will need to be removed again.
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leukoplakia
noun
leu·ko·pla·kia
variants
or chiefly British leucoplakia
: 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
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