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Definition of Leucomaine

1. n. An animal base or alkaloid, appearing in the tissue during life; hence, a vital alkaloid, as distinguished from a ptomaine or cadaveric poison.

Definition of Leucomaine

1. Noun. (biochemistry) An animal base or alkaloid, appearing in the tissue during life; hence, a vital alkaloid, as distinguished from a ptomaine or cadaveric poison. ¹

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Medical Definition of Leucomaine

1. An animal base or alkaloid, appearing in the tissue during life; hence, a vital alkaloid, as distinguished from a ptomaine or cadaveric poison. Origin: Leuco- + -maine, as in ptomaine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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