ERYTHROPLAKIA


Meaning of ERYTHROPLAKIA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ [eh-RITH-ro-PLAY-kee-a] ]

An abnormal patch of red tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and may become cancerous. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol may increase the risk of erythroplakia.

NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms.      Английский словарь раковых терминов NCI(Национальный институт злокачественных новообразований).