leukoplakic

/ˌluːkəˈpleɪkɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characterized by leukoplakia; having white patches on a mucous membrane.
    • The leukoplakic lesion on his tongue was monitored by the doctor over several months.
    • The biopsy confirmed that the leukoplakic area was benign.
    • Leukoplakic patches can sometimes become cancerous if left untreated.
What does "leukoplakic" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean