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Definition of Leukoplakia
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Leukoplakia: A white spot or patch on the mucous membranes in the mouth (for instance, inside the cheeks, on the gums, on the tongue) that may become cancerous.
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