leucomaine en · NOUN
Etymology
From leuco- + (pto)maine.
Meanings
- (archaic) An animal base or alkaloid, appearing in the tissue during life; hence, a vital alkaloid, as distinguished from a ptomaine or cadaveric poison.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| leukomaine | alternative | lexicographic | |
| leucomaines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |