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Glossary Abbreviations
| APC | APC is a gene chromosone 5 |
| CT | Computed tomography |
| ECS | Extracapsular spread |
| FNAC | Fine needle aspiration cytology |
| FNCB | Fine needle cutting biopsy |
| HLP | Homogeneous leukoplakia |
| HPV | Human papilloma virus |
| IARC | International Agency for Research on Cancer |
| MRI | Magnetic resonance image |
| OLP | Oral lichen planus |
| OLR | Oral lichenoid reaction |
| OSF | Oral submucous fibrosis |
| PA | Posteroanterior view |
| PNS | Paranasal sinus view |
| TNM | Tumour node metastasis |
| TOCS | Trivandrum Oral Cancer Screening Study |
| TSH | Thyroid stimulating hormone |
| UICC | International Union Against Cancer |
| ULP | Ulcerated leukoplakia |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
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