noun
- Plural of leukoplakia; white patches or spots that form on mucous membranes (such as inside the mouth or on the gums) and may become cancerous.
Usage: medical term; typically used in clinical or pathological contexts
Examples
- The dentist identified several leukoplakias on the patient's gums during the examination.
- Oral leukoplakias are sometimes associated with tobacco and alcohol use.
- Biopsy samples were taken from the leukoplakias to rule out malignancy.
- Regular screening can help detect leukoplakias before they progress to cancer.
- The patient was referred to an oncologist because of the appearance of multiple leukoplakias in the mouth.