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leukoma

Syllabification: (leu·ko·ma)
Pronunciation: /lo͞oˈkōmə/
Definition of leukoma

noun

Medicine
  • a white opacity in the cornea of the eye.

Origin:

early 18th century: modern Latin, from Greek leukōma

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