English Explanatory Dictionary

leucosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A leukemia-like malignant viral disease found in animals, particularly poultry and cattle.
  2. Whiteness of the skin; pallor.
  3. Synonym of albedo.

Word forms

leucosis leucoses leukosis

Etymology

From leuco- + -osis.

Synonyms

albedo

Derived words

bovine leucosis
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