bạch sản

Bác sĩ phát hiện một mảng bạch sản trong miệng bệnh nhân.

Definition

1. Noun (Medical Term):
   • Leukoplakia: A condition characterized by thick, white patches forming on mucous membranes, especially inside the mouth. It is often associated with irritation and carries a risk of becoming cancerous.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bác sĩ phát hiện một mảng bạch sản trong miệng bệnh nhân. (The doctor discovered a patch of leukoplakia in the patient's mouth.)
  • Hút thuốc lá lâu năm có thể dẫn đến bạch sản. (Long-term smoking can lead to leukoplakia.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in clinical and medical contexts. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Bạch sản lông (n): Hairy leukoplakia, a specific type often associated with Epstein-Barr virus and immunocompromised states.
  • Bạch sản lông thường xuất hiện trên lưỡi. (Hairy leukoplakia usually appears on the tongue.)

Synonyms

• Leukokeratosis: An older or more general synonym for the formation of white, thickened patches.
• Erythroleukoplakia: A mixed red and white patch, indicating a potentially higher risk.

Notes on Meaning

• Important Distinction: "Bạch sản" is a specific medical diagnosis. It should not be confused with general oral thrush (a fungal infection) or other common white lesions. It is considered a potentially pre-malignant condition.