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leucomaine

British  
/ ˈluːkəˌmeɪn /

noun

  1. biochem any of a group of toxic amines produced during animal metabolism

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Etymology

Origin of leucomaine

C20: from leuco- + -maine, as in ptomaine

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Leucomaine poisons have also been produced by the violent and prolonged exertions of an animal, fleeing from its pursuers, until its strength was completely spent.

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