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leucoma

leu·co·ma
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [loo-koh-muh]
    • /luˈkoʊ mə/
    • /luːkˈəʊmə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loo-koh-muh]
    • /luˈkoʊ mə/

Definitions of leucoma word

  • noun leucoma a dense, white opacity of the cornea. 1
  • noun leucoma (pathology) An opaque area or scar on the cornea of an eye. 1
  • noun leucoma a white opaque scar of the cornea 0

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Origin of leucoma

First appearance:

before 1700
One of the 50% oldest English words
From the New Latin word leucoma, dating back to 1700-10. See leuko-, -oma

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Parts of speech for Leucoma

noun
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adverb
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preposition
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leucoma popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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