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TeachMeFinance.com - explain erythroplakia erythroplakia
(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.
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