leukoma

or leu·co·ma

[ loo-koh-muh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a dense, white opacity of the cornea.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leukoma¹

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

Example Sentences

For example, her lyrics: "A girl, with two leukoma gardens / The process happened, a baby came, the whole family filled with joy ..."

From Los Angeles Times