leucoplasia

leu·co·pla·ki·a

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-kuh-pley-kee-uh]
- /ˌlu kəˈpleɪ ki ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-kuh-pley-kee-uh]
- /ˌlu kəˈpleɪ ki ə/

Definition of leucoplasia word

noun leucoplasia a disorder of a mucous membrane characterized by one or more white patches, occurring most commonly on the cheek, tongue, vulva, or penis: often medically insignificant but sometimes becoming malignant. 1

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Origin of leucoplasia

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < New Latin, equivalent to Greek leuko- leuko- + plak-, stem of pláx flat surface, taken as “tongue” + -ia -ia

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leucoplasia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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