Erythroplakia

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Erythroplakia
TermErythroplakia
Short definitionerythroplakia (eh-RITH-roh-PLAY-kee-uh) An abnormal patch of red tissue that forms on the lining of the mouth and can become cancerous. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol can increase the risk of erythroplakia 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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erythroplakia - (pronounced) (eh-RITH-roh-PLAY-kee-uh) An abnormal patch of red tissue that forms on the lining of the mouth and can become cancerous. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol can increase the risk of erythroplakia

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