leukoma /leu·ko·ma/ (loo-ko´mah) pl. leuko´mata [Gr.]
leukoma [loo-ko´mah] (pl. leuko´mata)
1. a dense, white corneal opacity.
2. leukoplakia of the buccal mucosa.leukom´atous
adherent leukoma a white tumor of the cornea enclosing a prolapsed adherent iris.
leu·ko·ma (l -k  m )n. pl. leu·ko·mas or leu·ko·ma·ta (-m -t) A dense white opacity of the cornea. leu·kom a·tous (l-k m-ts) adj. |
leukoma [loo-ko´mah] (pl. leuko´mata)
A dense, white corneal opacity. Causes include untreated syphilis, corneal inflammation or ulceration, and trachoma. Called also walleye.
leukoma adhae´rens a white tumor of the cornea enclosing a prolapsed adherent iris.
leukoma
a dense corneal opacity.
adherent leukoma
one caused by adhesion of the iris.
leukoma
Dense, white, corneal opacity caused by scar tissue. A localized leukoma appears as a whitish scar surrounded by normal cornea. A generalized leukoma involves the entire cornea, which appears white, often with blood vessels coursing over its surface. Visual impairment depends on the location and extent of the leukoma. If the opacity is faint, it is called a nebula. Note: also spelt leucoma. See hyperacuity; corneal ulcer.
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