Definition of LEUCOMA

leucoma

Plural: leucomas, leucomata

Noun

  • An alternative spelling for leukoma, an opacity of the cornea.
  • eye disease consisting of an opaque white spot on the cornea
  • An opaque area or scar on the cornea of an eye

Examples

  • The opponent’s strategy created a LEUCOMA on the board, obscuring potential plays.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek λεύκωμα (leúkōma). By surface analysis, leuco- + -oma.

Synonyms

leukoma

Scrabble Score: 11

leucoma: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
leucoma: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
leucoma: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

leucoma: valid Words With Friends Word