Disease or Syndrome
erythroplasia
Subclass of:
Precancerous Conditions
Definitions related to erythroplasia:
  • (erythroplakia) A clinical term that refers to the presence of a red flat and well defined lesion on the oral mucosa that is not caused by trauma, vascular, or inflammatory processes. It is a precancerous condition and is seen more commonly in middle aged or older males. It is associated with tobacco and alcohol consumption. Microscopic examination reveals severe epithelial dysplasia, carcinoma in situ, or invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A condition of the mucous membrane characterized by erythematous papular lesions.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • (erythroplakia) An abnormal patch of red tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and may become cancer. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol may increase the risk of erythroplakia.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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