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- [loo-kuh-pley-kee-uh]
- /ˌlu kəˈpleɪ ki ə/
- /lˌuːkəplˈakiə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-kuh-pley-kee-uh]
- /ˌlu kəˈpleɪ ki ə/
Definitions of leukoplakia word
- noun leukoplakia 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
- noun leukoplakia A mucous membrane disorder characterized by white patches, especially on the cheek, tongue, vulva, or penis. 1
- noun leukoplakia white patches or plaques occurring on mucous membranes, esp of the mouth or vulva 0
- noun leukoplakia a disease, sometimes precancerous, characterized by thick, white patches covering the tongue, gums, etc. 0
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Origin of leukoplakia
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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Parts of speech for Leukoplakia
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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leukoplakia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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