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leukoma

or leu·co·ma

[loo-koh-muh]
noun Pathology.
  1. a dense, white opacity of the cornea.
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Origin of leukoma

From the New Latin word leucoma, dating back to 1700–10. See leuko-, -oma
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leukoma in Medicine

leukoma

(lōō-kō′mə)
n. pl. leu•ko•mas
  1. A dense white opacity of the cornea.
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Related formsleu•kom′a•tous (lōō-kŏm′ə-təs) adj.
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