adjective
- relating to or characterized by leukoplakia, a white patch or plaque that forms on mucous membranes and cannot be scraped off
Usage: medical/clinical term; often used in dentistry and oncology
Examples
- The dentist identified a leukoplakic lesion on the patient's gum.
- Leukoplakic patches in the mouth may require further investigation.
- Tobacco use is a risk factor for developing leukoplakic conditions.
- The biopsy confirmed the leukoplakic tissue was benign.
- Patients with leukoplakic oral lesions should be monitored regularly.