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People addicted to smokeless tobacco can develop thick, leathery white spots in the mouth. What are these spots called?

A. emphysema
B.leukoplakia
C.mouth ulcers

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The answer is Leukoplakia

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Answer – B (leukoplakia)
Leukoplakia is a condition in which thick, leathery white spots develop in the mouth. Smoking is the leading cause of leukoplakia, so people addicted to smokeless tobacco at a very high risk of developing the disease. Mild leukoplakia is generally harmless and would typically resolve on its own but more severe cases may be linked to oral cancer.
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