‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. ley`kwma, fr. leyko`s white. ] (Med.) A white opacity in the cornea of the eye; -- called also albugo. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Leuco- + -maine, as in ptomaine. ] (Physiol. Chem.) An animal base or alkaloid, appearing in the tissue during life; hence, a vital alkaloid, as distinguished from a ptomaine or cadaveric poison. [ 1913 Webster ]