A generalized malignant disease characterized by distorted proliferation and development of white blood cells (WBCs)is called:

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Leukemia,a neoplastic process with many oral manifestations that detrimentally affect food intake,is a generalized malignant disease characterized by distorted proliferation and development of WBCs.Gingival tissues are especially susceptible to gingivitis because of an exaggerated inflammatory response to local etiologic factors,including calculus,plaque biofilm,and soft white deposits (material alba).Leukoplakia is an asymptomatic white,yellow,or gray patch or plaque on the oral mucosa that cannot be removed by scraping or rubbing.Human papillomavirus (HPV)is a common sexually transmitted infection that can occur in the oral cavity,esophagus,and larynx.Some high-risk strains have shown a strong association with cancer.Micrognathia is a term used to describe abnormally small jaw development.Micrognathia occurs with many developmental disabilities and with hypopituitarism that occurs early in life.

A Generalized Malignant Disease Characterized by Distorted Proliferation and Development